May 18, 2023

North Carolina Republicans reapproved a 12-week abortion ban. This motion overruled the veto of the state’s Democratic governor. Obama & Nate Burleson

• North Carolina legislature overrides governor’s veto, outlawing abortions under 12 weeks

• Majority of women who had abortions say that more financial & emotional support would have changed their minds about having an abortion

• China vows to resolutely squash any attempts at Taiwan independence

• Sports Illustrated puts biological male on cover of swimsuit edition

• Hunter Biden case now includes allegations of retaliation against IRS whistleblower

• California moves to give unemployment benefits to illegal immigrants

• Marjorie Taylor-Greene introduces articles of impeachment against FBI Director Christopher Wray

• Is Mike Pence about to enter the presidential race?

• Obama longs for the days when there were only a handful of media options parroting one in another in government-approved unison

• Happy birthday, Mom!