House Democrats are seizing on an anti-IVF push by a group of right-wing House Republicans to accuse the GOP of trying to "have it both ways," Axios has learned.
The big picture: The president, who has largely stuck with Israel amid its war with Hamas, said earlier this month that Israel's government must take the humanitarian crisis in Gaza seriously and not use aid as leverage.
The big picture: The presumptive GOP nominee is encouraging supporters to buy the "God Bless the USA Bible," which draws inspiration from country singer Lee Greenwood's patriotic anthem, "God Bless the USA."
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) has declared a state of emergency following the collapse of a major bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday that has set off a massive search for survivors in the river below.
The big picture: Officials say a cargo ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, an important piece of infrastructure in a vital port, which spans the Patapsco River.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Tuesday that he is tappingattorney and entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan as his running mate for his independent presidential bid.
Why it matters: His vice presidential selection allows him to ramp up signature collection in nearly two dozen states, as he presses on with his bid to qualify for the ballot in all 50 states.
Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) is under House Ethics Committee investigation, the panel revealed Tuesday.
Driving the news: Nehls said in a statement the investigation is related to his campaign finances, telling Axios he is "fully cooperating" with the probe.
The judge overseeing former President Trump's New York hush money case issued a gag order Tuesday, barring him from commenting on witnesses, prosecutors, court staff and jurors.
The big picture: Acting New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan made the judgment ahead of the trial's start next month in response to a request from the Manhattan district attorney's office.
Presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tapped Nicole Shanahan on Tuesday as his running mate for his independent presidential ticket.
Why it matters: Shanahan, a38-year-old California-based attorney and the former wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin, partially funded Kennedy's extraordinarily expensive Super Bowl ad in February.
A 19th century law that anti-abortion advocates tout could play a key role in the Supreme Court case on access to abortion medication.
Why it matters: Justices referenced the law, known as the Comstock Act, as they heard oral arguments Tuesday in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, which could have far-reaching consequences for access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
Key members of Congress from Maryland are already previewing plans to push for emergency funding to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore following its collapse on Tuesday.
Why it matters: President Biden said he plans to have the federal government "pay the entire cost" of reconstruction in a speech on Tuesday.
The overnight collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge drove a surge in online conspiracy theories Tuesday, many of them promoted by "verified" accounts with huge followings on X.
Why it matters: Rampant misinformation during mass casualty events is not a new phenomenon. But under Elon Musk's ownership of X, the platform has changed from an essential real-time news source to a breeding ground for conspiracy theories.
Former President Trump revived his controversial "Stop the Steal" slogan in a social media post Tuesday surrounding his New York criminal case.
Why it matters: Despite multiple probes and recounts of 2020 election votes that disproved claims of widespread election fraud, the presumptive GOP nominee is redeploying a slogan that claims electoral fraud infiltrated the 2020 race to deny him the presidency.
President Biden said Tuesday that he wants the federal government to pay for the full cost of reconstructing the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after it collapsed earlier on Tuesday.
Why it matters: Biden said he expects Congress to support the federal government's effort.
Former President Trump got a lot wealthier on Tuesday, at least on paper, as the value of social media company Truth Social's stock jumped by as much as 55% in early trading.
By the numbers: Shares opened Tuesday at $70.90 per share, after closing on Monday at $49.95 per share. They rose as high as $77.67 in early Tuesday trades, before a mild retreat.
The University of Utah women's basketball team switched hotels last week after what their coach described as "racial hate crimes" in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho ahead of their NCAA tournament game at Gonzaga.
State of play: There were "several instances" of racism after the team arrived Thursday in northern Idaho, Utah head coach Lynne Roberts said during a news conference Monday following the Utes' loss to Gonzaga.
Demonstrators gathered Tuesday at the U.S. Supreme Court, which began hearing oral arguments in a case on the abortion pill mifepristone, whose popularity has surged since the high court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Why it matters: Medication abortions accounted for the majority of abortions in the U.S. last year, per the Guttmacher Institute, and the court's ruling expected in June could restrict access to mifepristone.
With grand jury proceedings underway, Attorney General Kris Mayes' office won't say how much longer her fake Trump electors investigation will last.
Why it matters: Mayes, a Democrat, launched the investigation last year to look into the 11 Arizona Republicans who signed documents falsely claiming former President Trump won the state in 2020.
A U.K. court signaled Tuesday that it will allow WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to appeal his extradition if the U.S. does not provide certain assurances about his rights.
Why it matters: Assange has been fighting extradition to the U.S. over charges stemming from one of the largest classified intelligence leaks in American history.
An extraordinary public feud between Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his family has taken on new urgency in recent weeks, as Democrats fear the power of Kennedy nostalgia could spoil President Biden's re-election.
Why it matters: RFK Jr.'s independent campaign is drawing an average of 10% in national polls — most of which former President Trump is leading. Fearing he could tip the election to Trump, America's most prominent political dynasty is at war with one of its own.
President Biden made significant gains against Donald Trump during the past month in six of seven 2024 swing states, according to a Bloomberg/Morning Consult poll out Tuesday.
Why it matters: It's the first time in months that the swing state poll has Biden within striking distance of Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee.
The furious response to NBC's hiring of former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel has triggered broader criticism of cable news' lucrative — and often controversial — alliance with former government and party flacks.
Why it matters: The politics-to-pundit pipeline is deeply ingrained in both conservative and liberal media.
Republican David McCormick is launching one of the first general election Senate ads of 2024, with a biographical spot that focuses on the glory and grit of high school wrestling in Pennsylvania.
Why it matters: McCormick — who was pilloried by his 2022 GOP primary opponent for having been CEO of Connecticut-based Bridgewater Associates, one of the world's largest hedge funds — is spending early to tell his Pennsylvania story on his terms.
Donald Trump's social media company will begin trading Tuesday on the Nasdaq under ticker symbol "DJT" after its successful merger with a blank-check company.
Why it matters: Truth Social's listing could eventually become a financial windfall for Trump, who owns tens of millions of shares. His share is currently valued at $3.9 billion.
Department of Justice officials said Monday they're investigating "dozens" of reports of threats against election workers and have charged some 20 people.
The big picture: A significant number of reports of officials targeted during the 2020 and 2022 elections work in the swing state of Arizona, which President Biden won four years ago — including its now-Gov. Katie Hobbs (D).
Why it matters: Putin's comments in a televised address mark the first time he has linked Friday's shooting claimed by ISIS to anyone but Ukraine — though he continued to suggest the country his forces have invaded was involved, without providing any evidence.
Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) is gradually lapping up endorsements from his fellow New Jersey House Democrats who had been backing New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy – most recently Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.).
Why it matters: With Murphy dropping out of the race on Sunday, Kim is solidifying his position as the overwhelming frontrunner in the primary.
