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Trump Shifts Abortion Stance: Advocates States’ Rights Over National Ban

TL/DR - Donald Trump has released a video suggesting abortion laws should be decided by state legislatures, not Congress, representing a shift from his previous support for a nationwide 16-week ban. He faced criticism from an anti-abortion group and support from the pro-choice camp, which questioned the sincerity of his statement. The former…

Hotel Staff Strikes on Final Four Game Day: Fan Experience Impacted

TL/DR - Sheraton hotel workers in downtown Phoenix, operated by Marriott, went on strike during the first day of the NCAA Tournament Final Four at State Farm Stadium, claiming unlawful behavior by hotel management. The Sheraton is one of three Marriott hotels designated as a "host hotel" for the tournament, with workers accusing the management of…

Half of $114B Inflation Act Factory Investment Goes to Swing States

TL/DR - Since the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, manufacturers have announced about $114 billion in clean-tech investments, with almost half planned for political swing states, reports BloombergNEF. The investments, spurred largely by President Joe Biden's climate law, include factories for electric vehicles, big batteries and…

Biden’s contentious green plans could secure red and swing state wins

TL/DR - The Biden administration has invested $250 billion in infrastructure and clean energy projects in Republican and swing states. The president has allocated $478 billion to these projects, partly from the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with an additional half a billion still available for spending. Biden's…