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Senate Judiciary panel to address confirmation of judges, ethical questions, and abortion drug access
02:41 - 11:55 (09:14)
The Senate Judiciary panel led by Majority Whip Dick Durbin has a long to-do list that includes confirming more judges, addressing ethical questions surrounding the Supreme Court, and possibly playing a role in the national debate over access to abortion drugs, particularly Mivipristine which can no longer be sent in the mail due to additional restrictions.
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The US Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 to block access to abortion pills by mail, stating that pills cannot be sent through the mail.
02:41 - 04:49 (02:07)
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The US Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 to block access to abortion pills by mail, stating that pills cannot be sent through the mail. The court's decision suggests that the Comstock Act may restrict mailing pills, and that the statute of limitations has passed to challenge the original FDA approval of the drugs back in 2000.
ChapterSenate Judiciary panel to address confirmation of judges, ethical questions, and abortion drug access
EpisodeAbortion Pill Ruling, Feinstein Under Fire, Lula in China
PodcastUp First
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairperson Dianne Feinstein's absence due to health complications has put the Democrats' narrow Senate majority in a precarious position since her critics are calling for her to step down, as her absence undermines her and her colleagues' credibility.
04:49 - 08:24 (03:34)
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Senate Judiciary Committee Chairperson Dianne Feinstein's absence due to health complications has put the Democrats' narrow Senate majority in a precarious position since her critics are calling for her to step down, as her absence undermines her and her colleagues' credibility. This could interfere with key plans for upcoming hearings and confirmations in the Senate, as well as the national fight over access to abortion drugs.
ChapterSenate Judiciary panel to address confirmation of judges, ethical questions, and abortion drug access
EpisodeAbortion Pill Ruling, Feinstein Under Fire, Lula in China
PodcastUp First
Brazil's President Lula is visiting China with a large delegation of ministers, governors, and business people, hoping to strengthen Brazil's relationship with the emerging superpower.
08:24 - 11:55 (03:31)
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Brazil's President Lula is visiting China with a large delegation of ministers, governors, and business people, hoping to strengthen Brazil's relationship with the emerging superpower. However, some suggest he should focus on domestic issues, such as the environment.