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Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Remains in Custody Pending Trial

Originally Published 9 days ago — by Yahoo

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A federal judge denied bail for Brian J. Cole Jr., charged with planting pipe bombs outside DNC and RNC headquarters on the eve of the Capitol riot, citing public safety concerns and the potential for devastating consequences if his actions had succeeded. Cole, who confessed to the bombings and expressed intent to target political parties due to beliefs about the 2020 election, faces significant prison time if convicted. His defense argued he posed no danger due to his lack of criminal history and living situation, but the judge emphasized the risk of impulsive conduct.

Court Permits White House Medicaid Cuts to Planned Parenthood in Multiple States

Originally Published 11 days ago — by The Guardian

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A US appeals court allowed the Trump administration to end Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states, amid ongoing legal battles over the legality of the provision that restricts reimbursements for organizations providing reproductive health services, potentially leading to the closure of many clinics and reduced access to care.