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Biden admin blames troubled Afghanistan withdrawal on Trump in new report

Nearly two years after the deadly and troubled American withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Biden administration is trying to pin the blame on former President Trump in a new report, while also admitting they should have evacuated earlier too. NBC News’ Kristen Welker shares more on a top Trump official firing back.
Biden admin blames troubled Afghanistan withdrawal on Trump in new report
Biden admin blames troubled Afghanistan withdrawal on Trump in new report

Abortion fight heats up across the country

Ten months after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, there were major developments on abortion access in four states this week: Idaho, Florida, Michigan and Wisconsin. NBC News’ Blayne Alexander has more on the legislative efforts to both restrict and expand access to abortions.
Abortion fight heats up across the country
Abortion fight heats up across the country

‘Keep showing up,’ says Rep. Johnson after failed Tennessee House vote

Tennessee House Republicans have failed to vote out Democratic State Representative Gloria Johnson as lawmakers did not get the necessary two-thirds vote they needed to kick her out. 
‘Keep showing up,’ says Rep. Johnson after failed Tennessee House vote
‘Keep showing up,’ says Rep. Johnson after failed Tennessee House vote

Supreme Court rejects West Virginia effort to ban trans students from girls' sports

The Supreme Court voted not to let West Virginia fully enact its Save Women’s Sports Act, meaning the state cannot stop a trans student from playing on a girls' sports team. NBC’s Lawrence Hurley has the latest details on the decision and how it affects other states that have similar sports bans. 
Supreme Court rejects West Virginia effort to ban trans students from girls' sports
Supreme Court rejects West Virginia effort to ban trans students from girls' sports

Stormy Daniels says she 'absolutely' would testify against Trump in hush money trial

"I have nothing to hide. I’m the only one that has been telling the truth," Daniels said in an interview with Piers Morgan that aired Thursday.
Stormy Daniels in Berlin on Oct. 11, 2018.
Stormy Daniels in Berlin on Oct. 11, 2018.

Biden White House largely blames Trump for troubled U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan

A new report from the National Security Council largely blamed former President Donald Trump's administration for the breakdown that occurred after U.S. troops withdrew.
Taliban fighters secure the outer perimeter of the Hamid Karzai International Airport
Taliban fighters secure the outer perimeter of the Hamid Karzai International Airport

Supreme Court rejects West Virginia bid to enforce sports ban against transgender girl

A lower court had prevented the state from enforcing a law against 12-year-old Becky Pepper-Jackson that prevents transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports.
Becky Pepper-Jackson in Bridgeport, W.Va., in 2021.
Becky Pepper-Jackson in Bridgeport, W.Va., in 2021.
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Progressive lawmakers renew call for impeachment of Justice Thomas

A ProPublica article detailed that Thomas took lavish, undisclosed trips paid for by a Republican donor.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., at the Capitol on Jan. 26, 2023.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., at the Capitol on Jan. 26, 2023.

DA Bragg calls House GOP subpoena an 'unprecedented campaign of harassment'

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, an ally of Donald Trump, has escalated his probe into the Manhattan district attorney's prosecution of the former president.
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio conducts the House Judiciary Select Subcommittee hearing
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio conducts the House Judiciary Select Subcommittee hearing

Former Infowars staffer gets three years of probation for storming Capitol on Jan. 6

Samuel Christopher Montoya, a video editor for Infowars at the time of the riot, recorded a lengthy video capturing his movements inside and outside the Capitol.
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces at the Capitol
Trump supporters clash with police and security forces at the Capitol

Judge in Trump's New York case appears to have donated $15 to Biden for President in 2020

Federal campaign contribution data also shows two small-dollar donations to progressive groups the same year.
Judge Juan Merchan at his New York office in 2022.
Judge Juan Merchan at his New York office in 2022.

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