Republican attorneys general from 20 states have written letters to CVS and Walgreens executives warning them against using the mail to dispense abortion pills in their states, in opposition to the Biden administration's new policy. The attorneys general argue that the new policy could lead to a lack of oversight and regulation of the abortion pill, putting women's health at risk, and an increase in the number of abortions in their states. They have asked the pharmacy chains to comply with their state laws and not distribute the abortion pill through the mail.
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House Judiciary Committee Divided Over Proposed Amendment Requiring Pledge of Allegiance at Meetings
House Judiciary Committee Divided Over Proposed Amendment Requiring Pledge of Allegiance at Meetings
On Wednesday, a heated debate erupted in the House Judiciary Committee over an amendment proposed by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) that would require the committee to begin each meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) argued against the amendment, fearing it could be used to make a "mockery" of the Pledge. Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) argued there was no need to pledge allegiance twice in the same day. The amendment was eventually withdrawn, highlighting the deep divisions in the House over the issue of patriotism and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Hunter Biden's lawyers have called for a criminal investigation into a number of right-wing political figures, including Rudy Giuliani, for allegedly accessing and disseminating personal data from a laptop left at a Delaware computer repair shop in 2019. The letters sent to the Delaware attorney general and the Justice Department allege that the individuals involved committed computer and other criminal violations to use the laptop contents against President Joe Biden. The Delaware attorney general's office has confirmed receipt of the letter and is reviewing it, though it is unclear if any criminal charges will be brought against the individuals involved.
Hunter Biden has launched an aggressive new strategy to combat long-running federal criminal investigations and new probes promised by congressional Republicans. His legal team has sent letters to the Delaware attorney general, the Department of Justice, the I.R.S. and attorneys for Fox News and Tucker Carlson, demanding state and federal investigations into the dissemination of material from his laptop. They have also threatened a defamation lawsuit against Fox News' Tucker Carlson for allegedly failing to correct false statements. This proactive approach marks a dramatic shift in strategy for the president's son.
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met at the White House to discuss the looming showdown over raising the debt ceiling, which the US has hit due to its obligations. No agreements were made, but the House GOP majority is pushing for a clean debt limit increase while the White House is looking for a longer-term solution. The outcome of the meeting between the two leaders will likely have a significant impact.
Republican Representative Victoria Spartz of Indiana has reversed her stance and agreed to support House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's effort to remove Representative Ilhan Omar from her committee assignments. This change of heart came after McCarthy agreed to add language to the resolution that would allow Omar to appeal the decision with the House Ethics Committee. Spartz's change of heart was seen as a major victory for the Speaker and his team, and the House is expected to vote on the resolution today. If it passes, Omar will be removed from her committee assignments and may appeal the decision with the House Ethics Committee.
Nikki Haley, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and South Carolina governor, is expected to announce her bid for the 2024 presidential election on February 15th in Charleston. This makes her the second candidate for the GOP nomination in 2024 and the first to openly declare against former President Donald Trump. Haley has hinted at a 2024 run and is calling for "generational change" when looking at the future of the country. If she officially announces her candidacy, she will join a growing list of Republicans vying for the party's nomination in 2024.
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is expected to announce her candidacy for the 2024 presidential election on February 15th in Charleston, South Carolina. She is the first Republican to jump into the race this year and is expected to face former President Donald Trump as her only competition. Haley has hinted at a potential presidential bid this month, and her announcement is expected to move her closer to launching a campaign. It will be interesting to see how her candidacy is received by the Republican party and the American public.