What to expect in the news Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
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Nebraska Gov. Signs 12-Week Abortion Ban, Limits on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
Republican Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed a bill Monday that bans abortion at 12 weeks of pregnancy and restricts gender-affirming medical care for people younger than 19.
Democratic Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware Won't Seek Reelection, Opening Up Seat in Liberal State
Democratic Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware announced Monday that he will not seek reelection to a fifth term in the U.S. Senate.
TikTok Sues Montana to Overturn 1st-in-Nation Ban
he company argues the law is an unconstitutional violation of free speech based on “unfounded speculation” that the Chinese government could access users’ data.
Why Biden Is Wary of Using the 14th Amendment to Address the Debt Limit Crisis
If the fight with Congress over raising the government's debt limit is such a dire threat, why doesn't President Joe Biden just raise the borrowing ceiling himself? It's theoretically possible, but he's all but ruled it out for now.
Civil Rights Groups Warn Tourists of 'Hostile' Florida Laws
The laws are “openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals," the NAACP wrote over the weekend.
Tim Scott Launches 2024 Presidential Bid Seeking Optimistic Contrast With Other Top Rivals
The scheduled kickoff is being overshadowed by Wednesday's planned announcement for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to enter the race.
Many Trans Healthcare Bans Are Pre-Written by Interest Groups, AP Finds
An Associated Press analysis of more than 130 bills in 40 state legislatures found of the proposals, as introduced or passed, are identical or very similar to some model legislation, the AP found.
Biden, McCarthy to Meet Monday for Renewed Debt Ceiling Talks
The leaders spoke by phone Sunday while the president was returning home from the G7 summit in Japan.
