Politics

TL/DR - A U.S. Senate field hearing is scheduled in Phoenix to examine the impact of state laws on abortion patients and providers since the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health Organization case, which allowed states to set their own abortion laws. The hearing, led by Sen. Laphonza Butler, will focus on the…

TL/DR - Mark Hamill, best known for his role as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, has endorsed Ruben Gallego for Arizona’s open Senate seat. Hamill praised Gallego for his service to the country and his vision for Arizona. Hamill is a well-known Democrat and Joe Biden supporter with a large social media following. Star Wars' Luke Skywalker Actor…

TL/DR - Bob Bauer, a veteran lawyer for the Democrats and personal attorney for President Biden, has questioned the aggressive approach to politics that he has played a part in. In his new book "The Unraveling: Reflections on Politics Without Ethics and Democracy in Crisis," he reflects on the state of American politics and his role in it. Bauer,…

TL/DR - Donald Trump has promised to pardon those involved in the January 6th Capitol riot if he is re-elected, stating that he would evaluate cases on an individual basis but did not specify which offenders might receive a pardon. He also did not rule out pardoning members of extremist groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, who have been…