Ocasio-Cortez, progressives call on Schumer, Pelosi to strip SCOTUS of abortion jurisdiction
A group of House progressives led by Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Mondaire Jones (D-called on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to strip the Supreme Court of its abortion jurisdiction. “We write to urge your support for restricting the Supreme Court’s appellate jurisdiction in the areas of abortion, marriage equality, non-procreative intimacy, and contraception," the lawmakers wrote in a letter to the congressional leaders. "In doing so, we can ensure that, as Congress takes legislative action to codi
Read MoreInflation has knocked Democrats down — but not out
Inflation hitting a record 9.1 percent was bad news for Democrats, but it could have been devastating. The blow was cushioned by the negative reaction to the reversal of Roe vs. Wade and the revelations from the Jan. 6 congressional investigatory committee that has shined the spotlight on former President Donald Trump’s role in the Capitol insurrection. Th
Read MoreThese are the worst cities for commuters
Story at a glance Most commuters – around 85 percent – travel by car, while 11 percent use public transportation. Even smaller shares take taxis or carpool. A Bankrate analysis evaluated the best and worst U.S. cities for commuters, based on a series of measures including hours spent in transit, fuel cost, hours lost in traffic, and annual commuting cost.
Read MoreWisconsin abortion providers partner with Planned Parenthood of Illinois to keep providing abortion care
Story at a glance Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is partnering with Planned Parenthood of Illinois to offer Wisconsin residents abortion care out-of-state. It’s an effort to meet surging patient demand amid a restrictive abortion law in Wisconsin. Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is sending its health care providers to a Waukegan, I
Read MoreHouse passes bill to temporarily suspend tariffs on baby formula imports
The House passed a bill on Friday to temporarily suspend tariffs on baby formula imports, a move that some are hoping will help parents and families as they continue to struggle with formula shortages. The legislation, titled the Formula Act, passed in a 421-2 vote, with Republican Reps. Rick Allen (Ga.) and Louie Gohmert (Texas) opposing the measure. All Democrats present supported the measure. Six Republicans and one Democrat did not vote. The bill calls for suspending tariffs on imports of baby formula through the end of December by amending the Harmonized Tariff Sche
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