On Tuesday, the Saint Louis Zoo announced the death of 27-year-old Asian elephant Rani, who had been part of the zoo's herd since 2002. Initial necropsy results revealed some preexisting changes in Rani's heart, and further testing is being done to determine the significance of the changes. Zoo Director Michael Macek asked for the community's thoughts and support during this difficult time.
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House Republicans have elected Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) as their House Speaker, despite criticism from Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) who cited Scalise's past association with and comments about white supremacists. Scalise won the caucus vote 113 to 99, and the floor vote was moved up to this afternoon, presumably to get the vote done before anyone could make trouble. Mace said she would be doing an “enormous disservice” to the voters she represents in South Carolina if she voted for Scalise.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) has announced her support for Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) for House Speaker, leaving him as the front-runner for the role. Rep. Patrick McHenry, the Speaker Pro Tempore, is powerless to act on the matter due to a post-9/11 rule, but the House rules do allow him to preside over the election of a new Speaker. The situation in Israel has put renewed scrutiny on Congress, which has been without a permanent House Speaker since Kevin McCarthy's ousting.
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) has announced his bid for the Speaker of the House of Representatives, bringing attention to his role in spreading lies about the 2020 election and rallying supporters to contest the results. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina) revealed she voted against Rep. Kevin McCarthy for Speaker of the House due to broken promises. Jordan has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump, and the race for the Speaker of the House is expected to be a closely watched one.
Biden Administration Prepares to Defend FDA Approval of Abortion Drug Despite Federal Judge’s Ruling
Biden Administration Prepares to Defend FDA Approval of Abortion Drug Despite Federal Judge’s Ruling
The Biden administration has responded to a recent ruling from a federal judge in Texas that suspended the approval of a medication drug used for abortion. Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican congresswoman, has urged the FDA to ignore the ruling, while Jones, spokeswoman for the Department of Health and Human Services, stated that the agency is prepared to defend the approval through the legal process. The FDA has not yet commented on the ruling or the administration's response, leaving the future of the drug uncertain.
On Thursday, the St. Louis Zoo experienced a brief lockdown after a 4-year-old Andean bear, Ben, escaped his outdoor habitat for the second time this month. Zoo Director Michael Macek described Ben as "curious" and said he had torn through stainless steel clips used to secure his enclosure. The zoo has since reopened and Ben is back in his habitat, and they are reminding guests to remain alert and aware of their surroundings while visiting.