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WEBAn Israel Defense Forces (IDF) initial inquiry into the death of U.S. citizen Aysenur Ezgi Eygi during a demonstration in the occupied West Bank last week found it is "highly likely" she was hit "indirectly and unintentionally" by IDF fire, the IDF said in a statement. Why it matters: Eygi, 26, was shot in the head during a protest in the town ...
How late in pregnancy each state allows abortions - Axios
WEBMay 14, 2022 · 18 weeks: Utah is the only state that currently bans abortion at 18 weeks of pregnancy. 22 weeks: Iowa, Kansas, Ohio and Wisconsin ban abortions at 22 weeks of pregnancy. Over half of states have restrictions in place only at or after viability, or have no limit at all. 24 weeks: Four states ban abortions at 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Donald Trump credits himself for ruling overturning Roe v Wade
WEBJun 24, 2022 · Former President Trump on Friday gave himself credit for the Supreme Court's decision to overturn landmark abortion ruling Roe v. Wade. Driving the news: Trump said in a statement that Friday's decision, as well as other recent Supreme Court rulings, were a result of his nominating three conservative justices to the high court.
Scoop: 16 Nobel economists see a Trump inflation bomb - Axios
WEBJun 25, 2024 · Sixteen Nobel prize-winning economists are jumping into the presidential campaign with a stark warning: Former President Trump 's plans would reignite inflation and cause lasting harm to the global economy if he wins in November. Why it matters: The Nobel laureates are lending their academic prestige to a political argument the Biden ...
Harris ditches Biden's strategy with "freedom" focus - Axios
WEBAug 1, 2024 · The Democratic Party didn't just change their nominee, they have changed their message in the final hundred days before the election. Why it matters: President Biden wanted to make his campaign about "democracy" and Jan. 6, but Vice President Kamala Harris wants it to be about "freedom" and the "future." The change comes after many top …
Supreme Court political leanings: Justices by ideology - Axios
WEBJun 1, 2019 · Justice Samuel Alito narrowly overtook Justice Clarence Thomas as the Supreme Court's most conservative member this term, according to preliminary data that measures judicial ideology. How to read the chart: An analysis by political scientists Andrew Martin and Kevin Quinn, known as the Martin-Quinn Score, places judges on an …
Trump spreads false "assassination" claims as voters fear violence
WEBMay 22, 2024 · The incendiary allegation whipped MAGA influencers into a frenzy, with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) falsely accusing Biden of "planning to assassinate" Trump. The claims, which were based on a policy document that outlined law enforcement's authority to use deadly force, prompted the FBI to release a statement stressing that …
The brands that transcend politics - Axios
WEBMay 26, 2022 · New data shows sentiment among consumers about certain companies can vary drastically depending on their political affiliation, but there are some brands that are able to cut through the partisan divide, according to this year's Axios Harris Poll 100.. Why it matters: Grocery brands like Trader Joe's, Wegmans and H-E-B are some of the most …
Fed officials agreed September interest rate cut looks likely - Axios
WEBAug 21, 2024 · The "vast majority" of Federal Reserve officials said the central bank would likely cut interest rates in September—while several saw a case to slash rates last month, according to minutes from the policy meeting in late July released on Wednesday. Why it matters: It's the clearest indication yet the Fed is on track to cut interest rates next ...
Why migrants are fleeing their homes for the U.S. - Axios
WEBMar 7, 2021 · Biden's policies are likely sending signals that are encouraging the surge — but that's only a small reason it's happening. Circumstances in foreign nations are forcing migrants to leave (push factors) while the situation in the U.S. draws them (pull factors.) Many have been forced to flee harrowing troubles in their home countries, experts say.
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