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The US faces a potential government shutdown due to deadlock between Democrats and Republicans over funding and health care spending, with a key measure at risk of not passing before the deadline, which could lead to federal operations halting and civil servants being furloughed.
The U.S. House overwhelmingly passed a resolution honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with notable opposition from Democrats who criticized the resolution's tone and political implications amid ongoing tensions following Kirk's assassination, highlighting deep partisan divides.
The Biden administration's plan to expand the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to protect abortion rights is facing criticism and potential legal challenges from both Republicans and Democrats. Conservatives argue that the move violates states' rights and the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, while Democrats believe the proposed rules are inadequate in the face of Republican-controlled states seeking to target abortion providers. The proposed HIPAA expansion would bar health care providers and insurers from sharing information with state officials for the purpose of investigating or prosecuting those involved in legal abortions. Republicans and conservative groups oppose the draft policy, while Democrats are pressuring the administration to add stronger measures.
The legislative stalemate in Oregon is centered around House Bill 2002, which includes a provision that clarifies anyone of any age can have an abortion in Oregon without notifying a parent. Democrats support the bill, while many Republicans believe minors under the age of 15 should not be able to get an abortion without parental notification. Hundreds of bills are set to perish if the Republican walkout continues. The bill would protect medical providers from prosecution if they provide an abortion or gender-affirming care to those from other states, expand insurance coverage to include laser hair removal and facial feminization surgery, and make it explicit that minors under the age of 15 don’t need a parent’s permission for an abortion.