Today's Top Stories:
Gunmaker sued in Sandy Hook shooting wants academic, attendance, and disciplinary records of slain children
"The records cannot possibly excuse Remington's egregious marketing conduct, or be of any assistance in estimating the catastrophic damages in this case," the families' lawyer said.
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VIDEO OF THE DAY: Biden takes swipe at Trump, mocks him publicly
President Biden took a moment during a tax policy speech to remind Americans the office he holds is not about himself, but rather the people he serves — with a not-so-subtle dig at the former guy.
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Republicans pull SHAMELESS stunt
No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen: Unbelievable
Texas judge sides with abortion providers fighting six-week ban
The judge found that Texas’s restrictive new abortion law creates "imminent injury" to Planned Parenthood’s employees and issued a temporary restraining order.
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TikTokers and coders are flooding Texas anti-abortion snitch site with fake tips
The new law bans all abortions — including in cases of rape or incest — after six weeks, a period in which many women aren’t even aware that they’re pregnant.
FDA, CDC warn White House they’re not ready to recommend booster shots yet
The Biden administration has hailed the need for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots as the delta variant cripples some states’ health-care systems, but top government scientists are urging it to hit the breaks.
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Republicans in Florida, Arkansas, elsewhere vow to copy Texas's heinous "heartbeat" abortion ban
Numerous state lawmakers have said they will act to mirror the near-total ban on women's reproductive rights.
Army veteran and Democratic star Richard Ojeda makes clear: The media got Afghanistan wrong
No Dem Left Behind: Major Ojeda stops the finger pointers in their tracks.
Senate dems announce Judiciary hearing on Texas abortion law, Supreme Court "shadow docket"
While they're at it, maybe they should take another look at expanding the court.
White supremacist praise of the Taliban takeover concerns US officials
White supremacist and anti-government extremists have expressed admiration for the Taliban's return to power, a worrying development for US officials who have been grappling with the threat of domestic violent extremism.
California GOP governor recall candidate Larry Elder denies sexual assault accusations, says accuser too ugly for claims to be true
Because no one who publicly denigrates a woman's looks could be guilty of sexual harassment. Right, Donald?
Deadbeat Trump Tower tenants not paying rent
The disgraced ex-president has been able to count on one reliable tenant: his own PAC, which has paid nearly $37,000 in rent since March
Our own worst enemy...
While the pandemic rages on...
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