Minnesota Republican scrutinized for pro-life speech: 'Our culture loudly but also stealthily promotes' abortions
Former NFL player and Minnesota lieutenant governor candidate Matt Birk (R) is facing scrutiny after saying women have abortions in pursuit of their careers. Speaking at the National Right to Life conference in Georgia last month, Birk said during his speech that American culture “stealthily promotes” abortions by "telling women they should look a certain way” and saying that they should have careers instead of children. Birk, who spent 14 NFL seasons with the Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens, made headlines in 2013 for refusing an invitation to the Whit
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Read MoreEnergy & Environment — Biden calls climate an ‘emergency,’ vows action
President Biden stopped short of issuing a climate emergency declaration Wednesday, but is vowing action to combat global warming. We'll look at the president's speech in Massachusetts. Plus: A new push for offshore wind in the Gulf of Mexico, and the Postal Service is upping its electric vehicles. This is Overnight Energy & Environment, your source for the latest news focused on energy, the environment and beyond. For The Hill, we’re Rachel Frazin and
Read MoreRep. Andy Levin arrested during demonstration for second day in a row
Rep. Andy Levin (D-Mich.) was arrested for a second day in a row on Wednesday while protesting with Senate cafeteria workers. The Michigan Democrat joined Senate cafeteria workers in a peaceful civil disobedience demonstration outside the Capitol as part of their push for a union contract, according to his Twitter account. The congressman's office confirmed that Levin, a longtime union organizer, was arrested while protesting. He was also among a group of l
Read MoreOn The Money — Small business owners descend on Capitol Hill
Droves of small-business owners descended on Capitol Hill this week in a bid for congressional support as they brace for a looming recession. We’ll also look at GOP efforts targeting the Biden administration’s ability to cancel student loan debt, what the strong dollar means for Americans, and more. But first, don’t forget to
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