It’s Wednesday. Washington, DC’s brief period of perfect weather has officially (hopefully) begun. In about 5-7 business days, it’s time to pull out your cute seasonal jacket. Here’s what happened today:
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The Biden family entertains the Japanese prime minister and his wife. state banquet tonight.singer paul simon I’m appearing. Keep reading for photos of the menu and decor.
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arizona surprise Ruling banning nearly all abortions It shocked the nation’s capital.
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House delays sending articles of impeachment to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas Until next week.
I kate martell A quick summary of this morning and what’s to come. Send tips, explanations, feedback, and cookie recipes to: cmartel@thehill.com. Did someone forward this newsletter to you?Sign up here.
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The Arizona Supreme Court shocked the political world Tuesday by upholding an 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions with few exceptions.
What are the few exceptions to the abortion ban?: To save a pregnant person’s life — which means rape and incest don’t count as valid exceptions.
Penalties for abortion: Anyone who performs or assists a pregnant person in obtaining an abortion may be sentenced to two to five years in prison.
What happened now?: The ban will take effect 14 days after the verdict. The court also sent the case back to a lower court to sort out the law’s constitutionality. An effort to put abortion rights on the ballot in the Copper State has been signed by more than 500,000 Arizonans. According to KJZZ.
💡About context : This makes Arizona the 16th state to effectively ban abortion.
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➤ Not the best timing for Trump:
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former president trumpOn Monday, he declined to support a national abortion ban, saying it should be left to the states. The move made some Democrats worry that Mr. Trump would alienate centrists. president biden .
Then Arizona came into the chat. The state Supreme Court’s decision breathed new life into the abortion rights movement.
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➤ How this affects you politically:
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We basically poured gasoline on the flames.
For Democrats:Democrats immediately denounced the ruling.biden criticized the decision It is “the result of the extreme policies of Republican politicians who are committed to taking away women’s freedom.”right to abortion is a motivating factor So Democrats hope it can help boost Democratic turnout in November.
for the republican party : Republicans are divided on the decision, but generally appear concerned about the ruling’s political implications.Republican Senate candidate Lake KaliThis is notable considering she previously opposed the ruling. praised the law and has supported strict abortion bans. That speaks to her concerns that it could increase Democratic turnout and hurt their chances in November.
A word from The Hill’s Al Weaver: “This news… appears to have disappointed Republicans in Washington. Senate Republicans have declined to comment on the ruling, saying they haven’t heard enough about it, haven’t read it enough, or that it’s a state issue.” I almost refused.” read more: “Arizona’s surprising ruling sparks abortion politics”
Remember how this happened in Ohio?: Ohio voters overwhelmingly voted The right to abortion was enacted last November.
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“Arizona bombshell puts Trump’s abortion gamble to the test”: Axios
- “What you need to know about Arizona’s 1864 Abortion Law.”: The Hill
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‘Devastating’ and ‘shocking’: Arizona abortion ruling could change race in 2024: washington post
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interesting throwback: The Atlantic republished the article An August 1965 article, “One Woman’s Abortion: An anonymous woman described the steps she took to terminate an unwanted pregnancy in 1965, eight years before Roe v. Wade.”
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theme :It is spring! Lots of pink, butterflies, peonies, hydrangeas, and sweet peas. I swoon when I see these flowers. 📸 table scenery photo
First course: Homemade salmon, avocado, red grapefruit, watermelon radish, cucumber and shishou leaf fritters📸 menu photo
Appetizer: Dry-aged ribeye steak, shishito pepper butter, fava bean fricassee, morel mushrooms, cipollini, sesame oil sabayon
dessert:Salted caramel pistachio cake, matcha ganache, cherry ice cream, raspberry drizzle
entertainment : singer paul simonWe’re playing some of his signature songs.
📹 Watch as the Bidens officially welcome the Kishidas to the White House
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➤ A little information — it’s a good gift!:
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The Bidens and Kishida went to Black Salt, a seafood restaurant in Washington’s Palisades neighborhood, last night.
plus :Biden is billy joelLithograph as part of official gift. For more information about gift exchangevia The Hills alex gangitano
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Allen WeisselbergThe former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization was sentenced this morning to five months in prison for perjury by the former Trump Organization. president trumpcivil fraud case. (the hill )
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The House was scheduled to send articles of impeachment against the Secretary of Homeland Security. Alejandro Mayorkas Today, the speaker mike johnson(R-Louisiana) agreed to a request from Senate conservatives to postpone until next week. (the hill)
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🥐 celebrate: Today is National Cinnamon Crescent Day!
🍭 I can pretend to be critical and disgusting, but hey, I’d like to try this: Burger King added frozen cotton candy drink On the limited time menu. For specific reference, does anyone remember Friendly’s Cotton Candy Soda? The combination of chicken lollipop and monster mash sundae was amazing.😉
🐉 Don’t expect a Jon Snow spinoff : actor kit harrington told Screen Rant A spinoff of Game of Thrones character Jon Snow is no longer in development.
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It contains the House of Representatives and the Senate. president biden and vice president harrisI’m in Washington DC (always eastern)
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this morning : Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro MayorkasHe testified regarding the President’s 2025 budget request. 💻 clock
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12:30pm :Biden and Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio KishidaA joint press conference will be held in the Rose Garden. 💻 live stream
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1:15 p.m. : Harris participates in press conference on gun violence.attorney general Merrick wreath and Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Steven Dettelbachjoin.
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1:30:30pm: First chamber vote of the day. Final voting is scheduled for around 4pm 📆 Today’s topic
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8pm :Biden and the first lady Jill Biden Welcoming the Japanese Prime Minister and his wife Yuko KishidaAt the state dinner. 💻 live stream
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I’m sure you’ve seen a lot of videos of solar eclipses, but I don’t think you’ve seen one yet. this angle. 😉
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