Boycotts called for Alabama, Georgia over abortion bills
Lawmakers in two states have vowed to cancel all state travel to Alabama, while stars like Jason Bateman and Gabrielle Union are threatening to refuse productions in Georgia. source
Louisiana lawmakers vote to ban abortions as early as 6 weeks
Opponents tried to make exceptions for women who are victims of rape or incest but they failed. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/2W0OB47 WATCH OTHER FULL EPISODES…
Drawings reveal glimpse into detention centers through children’s eyes
The president lashed out at lawmakers and undocumented immigrants, saying if they’re “unhappy … just tell them not to come. All problems solved!” source
‘I don’t have a racist bone in my body’: Trump
Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell broke his silence, saying lawmakers on both sides of the aisle were at fault, but he declined to address the president’s comments directly. READ…
Mueller corrects exchange with Democratic lawmaker on decision not to indict Trump
5 key takeaways from Robert Mueller’s testimony before Congress: https://abcn.ws/2Y5Xmj0 Robert Mueller clarified that a determination was not reached “as to whether the president committed a crime.” #ABCNews #Mueller #Testimony…
McConnell expects new gun legislation in September l ABC News
The Senate majority leader said he doesn’t see a point in calling the Senate back early, despite pleas from Democrats to do so. #ABCNews #GunControl #Lawmakers #Legislation source
Intensifying war of words between Trump and Rep. Tlaib
Israel, backed by Trump, initially barred two American lawmakers from visiting; Israel later said Congresswoman Tlaib could make humanitarian visit, but she rejected the terms #Trump #Tlaib #Fued #Israel #ABCNews…
Teen activist Greta Thunberg urges US lawmakers to ‘listen to the scientists’ l ABC News
The 16-year-old Swedish environmental activist appeared before Congress Wednesday. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2mhfAvV #ABCNews #GretaThunberg #Climate #Congress #Environment #Science #News source
State Department issues subpoena to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
Lawmakers want documents related to Ukraine, including communication involving the president’s personal attorney Rudy Giuliani. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/2nShvrA WATCH OTHER FULL EPISODES OF WORLD…
Former ambassador to Ukraine blames Trump, Giuliani for ousting
Marie Yovanovitch testified behind closed doors to lawmakers after the State Department told her not to appear; her opening statement was obtained by The New York Times. #MarieYovanovitch #TheNewYorkTimes #StateDepartment…