October 8, 2026 2:01 pm

R.S.

Todd Blanche pledges to use the DOJ to stop the mailing of abortion pill

Republican Senators Push DOJ to Reinterpret 1873 Comstock Act

During a heated confirmation hearing on July 15, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche agreed to revisit the DOJ’s interpretation of the Comstock Act, responding to demands from Republican Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn to restrict mailing abortion pills. This move could enforce nationwide abortion pill bans, affecting access in states with strict regulations and intensifying the abortion rights debate.

Collins ad ignores vote that cleared path for Medicaid cuts

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Senator Susan Collins’ ad omits her pivotal vote in 2017 that facilitated Republican-led efforts to cut Medicaid. This decision has broad implications, affecting millions reliant on Medicaid for healthcare, highlighting the ongoing debate about healthcare accessibility and the political accountability of elected officials.

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