Current Events

Missouri and Arizona will allow voters to decide on abortion protections in November. Trump campaign hacked, FBI investigating. Peace talks in Geneva for Sudan's war. Kamala Harris spotlighting tough border enforcement. Paralympic Games offer exciting sports like wheelchair rugby and goalball.

Senate Democrats' Vote on Abortion Protections and Concerns Over Biden's Re-Election

Senate Democrats plan to vote on a bill to codify abortion protections from Roe v. Wade, despite concerns over Biden's re-election chances. Some moderate Republicans may support the bill, but it is unlikely to pass the 60-vote threshold. Democratic senators are meeting to discuss Biden's viability as a candidate, with some expressing doubts about his ability to beat Trump in November.

Controversial Maine Bill on Transgender Surgeries and Abortion Protections

Republican Maine State Rep. Laurel Libby is working to block a bill in Maine that would make the state a sanctuary for transgender surgeries and treatments, including for children. The bill, LD 227, protects medical providers from lawsuits and interference for providing services that are unlawful in other states, such as abortion and gender transition procedures. The bill has passed the Democrat-dominated legislature and awaits the governor's signature.