States with most abortions

By AARON M. KESSLER, JOHN HANNA, NUHA DOLBY and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — An increase in turnout among Democrats and independents and a notable shift in Republican-leaning counties contributed to the overwhelming support of abortion rights last week in traditionally conservative Kansas, according to a detailed Associated Press analysis of the voting results. A proposed state constitutional amendment would have allowed the Republican-controlled Legislature to tighten restrictions or ban abortions outright. But Kansas voters rejected the measure by nearly 20 percentage points, almost a mirror of Republican Donald Trump’s statewide margin over Democrat Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election. In the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to repeal a woman’s constitutional right to an abortion, the threat of new restrictions in the state galvanized Democrats and independents more than anticipated. At the same time, Republicans showed less interest in … [Read more...] about Kansas abortion vote shows limits of GOP’s strength

close Video This is a pro-life country: Arizona Senate hopeful Arizona Senate candidate Blake Masters discusses abortion and former President Trump’s effect on campaigns on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’ NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Arizona's heated Senate race is under the ‘Election Spotlight’ this week, Fox News Digital's series that asks candidates in top races to respond to the policy and political questions that are top of mind for voters across the country. In this week's edition, Democratic incumbent Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona and trump-backed Republican nominee Blake Masters told Fox News Digital why they believe they're the best candidate for the Arizona Senate seat, give their thoughts on each other, and discuss the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 . According to the nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT), the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 would increase tax revenue by $16.7 billion on Americans earning … [Read more...] about ELECTION SPOTLIGHT: Arizona Senate candidates Masters and Kelly talk Inflation Reduction Act, midterm opponent

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for August 12 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Federal officials have agreed to recognize Connecticut pardons as legally valid again and stop deporting people who have been pardoned for their crimes by a state board, reversing a hard-line stance taken by the Trump administration, authorities announced Friday. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said the departments of Justice and Homeland Security under Trump had abandoned six decades of practice by singling out Connecticut and refusing to acknowledge its pardons — because they are issued by a board instead of the governor. Five other states — Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, South Carolina and Utah — have similar pardon systems, but the federal government did not stop recognizing their pardons, Tong said. The five states are more conservative than … [Read more...] about Federal officials reverses hard-line stance from Trump administration by acknowledging Connecticut pardons

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for August 10 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Leora Levy, a first-time political candidate who received a late endorsement from former President Donald Trump, won the Connecticut Republican primary for U.S. Senate in an upset Tuesday that could signal a shift for the state GOP after years of backing moderates. A socially conservative member of the Republican National Committee , Levy defeated the party-endorsed candidate, former state House Minority Leader Themis Klarides, a social moderate, and fellow conservative Peter Lumaj. She appeared stunned by the victory when she appeared before a cheering crowd of supporters in her hometown of Greenwich. "We’re making history here. It’s really exciting," she said. Levy thanked Trump for last week's endorsement, promising, "I will not let you down. Thank … [Read more...] about Donald Trump-backed GOP Connecticut primary candidate Leora Levy wins in upset

close Video House meets to debate and vote on Inflation Reduction Act Inflation Reduction Act will likely pass in the House before going to President Biden for his signature. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Democrats may rue the day they titled the Inflation Reduction Act the Inflation Reduction Act. The massive spending package addresses a host of issues. Health care. Environmental policy. Taxation. Spending. Democrats elected to advance the package under special budget reconciliation rules. That means the bill must be budget neutral. Democrats contend the bill will bring down the deficit by more than $300 billion over a ten-year period. Democrats also claim the bill will reduce inflation . Republicans are adamant it won’t. One thing is certain: Democrats are likely on the hook for inflation and the state of the economy at the polls this fall. And even if the bill does help corral inflation, it’s doubtful that … [Read more...] about Reporter’s Notebook: On a roll or getting rolled?

Colorado is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold its anti-discrimination law in the face of a challenge by a Christian web designer who does not want to create custom wedding websites for same-sex couples and claims the state law violates her right to free speech. In a brief filed Friday with the court, lawyers for the Colorado State Attorney’s Office said Colorado’s anti-discrimination law only requires that a business sell its goods or services to all members of the public and does not regulate speech. “The Act addresses what a business does and not what it says. Any burden the Act might impose on a business’s expression therefore does not violate the First Amendment,” they said. The high court is expected to hear the case of Lorie Smith this fall. Smith, who runs a graphic and website design business in the Denver area, wants to expand into wedding website services but says her Christian beliefs prevent her from designing a wedding website or graphics for a same-sex couple. … [Read more...] about Colorado to spar over discrimination case in Supreme Court

William and Harry still 'frosty' over Oprah interview says Tominey SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Columnist Daniela Elser claimed the Firm may be starting to "panic" over what the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will do next after the pair sparked speculation of a second Oprah Winfrey interview when they were seen visiting the US talk show host recently. Ms Elser highlighted how a senior royal source was quoted as gushing over Prince Charles's recent meeting with Lilibet. Related articles Royal: Meghan & Harry 'disappointed' bullying probe kept secret Prince Harry 'expresses desire' for Lilibet photo with Queen Meanwhile, another source praised Harry and Meghan for becoming financially independent … [Read more...] about Royal Family: ‘Panic’ as Sussex ‘damage control’ may not stop another Oprah ‘pasting’

Click here to read the full article. Following a vibrant 2022 edition in a three-year cycle dedicated to Latin America and the Caribbean which she oversaw in an interim capacity, Zsuzsi Bánkuti has been appointed the new head of Locarno’s Open Doors . She replaces long-time Open Doors chief Sophie Bourdon, who stepped down earlier this year. More from Variety 'Angry Annie' Review: A Stirring French Abortion Drama Driven By a Spirit of Feminist Solidarity 'A Perfect Day for Caribou' Review: Fathers and Sons Get Lost and Found in a Winning Monochrome Miniature From Soaring Attendance to Deals, Buzz Titles and Jason Blum, 10 Takes on Locarno The key to this year’s Open Doors was its inspired choice of a focus on smaller territories in Latin America which are often home to first-class directors – one director this year, Dominican Yanillys Pérez scooped a Discovery Award at the Toronto Festival with her doc-feature “Jeffrey,” for example – but, apart … [Read more...] about Zsuzsi Bankuti Named Head of Locarno’s Open Doors