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Minnesota hemp producers are alarmed as a proposed congressional deal to reopen the government includes a federal ban on hemp-derived cannabinoid products with a THC cap of 0.4 milligrams, which could devastate their industry, despite state-level regulations and ongoing advocacy for proper regulation rather than bans.
Abortion rights advocates express concern that a second Trump presidency could threaten nationwide abortion access, despite Trump's claims against a federal ban. Experts warn that federal actions, such as limiting medication abortion or misusing the Comstock Act, could undermine state protections. Recent ballot initiatives in states like Missouri show support for abortion rights, but advocates stress these measures are not a comprehensive solution. They emphasize the need to hold the incoming administration accountable for maintaining and expanding abortion access.
Former President Donald Trump stated that he would not sign a federal abortion ban, following his reaction to Arizona's abortion ban. This comes as Arizona's abortion law is over a century old, and Trump's views on abortion have evolved over time. Additionally, Trump advocates for state regulation of abortion rights, while a Republican lawmaker claims that Russian propaganda has 'infected a good chunk' of the GOP base.
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley refused to endorse a federal abortion ban at a specific number of weeks’ gestation, saying that to do so would be to lie to the American people about what is politically possible. She believes that a national consensus is needed to pass a federal abortion ban, and the Senate filibuster makes it impossible to pass a federal abortion ban as strict as the ones that many Republican-led states have passed since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year. This refusal is particularly noteworthy because just last month one of the nation’s most prominent anti-abortion groups praised her for indicating that she would support a federal ban at 15 weeks.
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) avoided answering whether he supports a federal ban on abortion, instead emphasizing that he is "100 percent pro-life" as he launched an exploratory committee for a possible 2024 presidential bid. Scott dodged questions about whether he supports the 15-week federal ban on abortions proposed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), pointing to what he said was a campaign from the left to continue late-term abortions. The issue of abortion has become increasingly prevalent on the campaign trail, especially following the Supreme Court's ruling last year that eliminated federal protections for abortions.