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Why it matters: President Biden has made the COVID-19 crisis and a post-Trump return to national unity and traditional democratic ideals his top priorities. From vaccinations to stimulus to schools, Biden is seeking bipartisan compromise while showing a willingness to use executive authority and bare Democratic majorities in the U.S. House and Senate to implement his policies. Republican leaders are navigating deep party divisions over if and how to move beyond former President Trump.

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    Axios
    Updated 15 hours ago - Politics & Policy
    Axios Explains: Abortion

    Dashboard: The latest on Roe v. Wade and abortion

    Abortion-rights activist react after the announcement to the Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling in front of the U.S. Supreme Court
    Abortion rights activists protest outside the Supreme Court. Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
    Jacob Knutson

    Planned Parenthood sues Utah over "trigger law" abortion ban

    Advocates for abortion rights demonstrating outside the state capitol building in Salt Lake City, Utah, in May 2022.
    Advocates for abortion rights outside the state capitol building in Salt Lake City, Utah, in May. Photo: George Frey/Getty Images
    Jacob Knutson

    Massachusetts, Minnesota become safe havens for abortion

    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (L) and Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R).
    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (left) and Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker. Photos: Stephen Maturen/Getty Images; Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images
    Jacob Knutson
    Updated 16 hours ago - Politics & Policy

    Abortions are now illegal in 7 states but more bans are coming

    People protesting against the Supreme Court's ruling on June 24, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
    People protesting against the Supreme Court's ruling on June 24 in Raleigh, N.C. Photo: Allison Joyce/Getty Images
    Jonathan Swan
    Updated 16 hours ago - Politics & Policy

    Pence draws contrast with Trump on abortion decision

    Illustration of Mike Pence and Donald Trump in profile facing away from each other.
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    Mark Robinson

    Thousands of reservists are unvaccinated as deadline nears

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    A soldier watches another soldier receive his COVID-19 vaccination in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Photo: Jon Cherry/Getty Images
    Jacob Knutson

    Defense Department to keep access to "reproductive health care" after Roe v. Wade's end

    Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaking during a press conference at a NATO meeting in Brussels on June 16.
    Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Brussels on June 16. Photo: Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
    Oriana Gonzalez
    Updated 21 hours ago - Politics & Policy
    Axios Explains: Abortion

    Where abortion access is guaranteed without Roe v. Wade

    Oriana Gonzalez
    Updated 21 hours ago - Politics & Policy

    California enacts bill to "shield" abortion providers and patients from state bans

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    Axios
    21 hours ago - Politics & Policy

    Abortion ruling conflicts with public opinion

    A demonstrator holds a sign outside of the Supreme Court building
    Abortion rights demonstrators gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on June 24. Photo: Yasin Ozturk/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
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