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A recent Republican-led bill signed by Trump is expected to increase US household energy costs by up to 18% by 2035, disproportionately impacting red states that voted for Trump, due to cuts in renewable energy support and subsidies, which could worsen energy insecurity and health risks amid rising temperatures and demand for cooling.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is delivering a record-breaking 'magic minute' speech to delay the passage of a Republican megabill, which is nearing final approval after intense negotiations and support from President Trump. The speech has lasted over five hours, with Jeffries highlighting the impact of the bill on Americans' healthcare, while GOP leaders work to meet a July 4 deadline for passing the legislation.
Senate Republicans are advancing a plan to cut food assistance for the poor by shifting costs to states, as part of a broader tax cut package, despite concerns about its impact on low-income Americans and procedural hurdles.
A committee within the University of North Carolina Board of Governors swiftly voted to repeal a diversity, equity, and inclusion policy, potentially impacting staff jobs and diversity efforts across the university system. The move, which will be voted on by the full board next month, has sparked controversy, with conservatives arguing against DEI programs and Democrats and former university leaders advocating for diversity celebration. Similar actions have been seen in other states, with at least 20 states facing Republican bill proposals seeking to limit diversity and inclusion programs in public institutions.
Arizona's Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed a Republican-led bill that would have made it a crime for noncitizens to enter the state through Mexico at any location other than a port of entry, citing constitutional concerns and potential costly litigation. The move reflects ongoing tensions between Republicans and Democrats over immigration policies, with Republicans in Arizona and Texas seeking additional state powers to address unauthorized entry of migrants into the United States. This veto comes amid a history of Arizona lawmakers attempting to criminalize unauthorized migrants, and another proposal is being considered to bypass potential vetoes by sending the measure straight to voters as a ballot measure.
North Carolina's upcoming primary election will be the first statewide election requiring voters to provide a photo ID to vote in person, as a result of new laws pushed by Republican lawmakers. These changes, including a requirement for mail-in voters to include a copy of their photo ID and the elimination of a three-day grace period for mailed ballots, have drawn criticism from Democrats who view them as attacks on voting rights. Republican legislators argue that the changes are necessary to restore faith in elections, but voting advocacy groups are working to educate voters on the new rules to ensure they can cast their ballots without frustration.
Over 100 families with transgender members are planning to leave Ohio after Republicans overrode Gov. Mike DeWine's veto of a bill banning gender-affirming care, which includes hormone blockers, hormone replacement therapy, and surgical procedures for trans and nonbinary youth. LGBTQ+ advocates and families are concerned about the impact on trans children and adults, with some feeling unsafe and planning to relocate to more supportive states. The legislation has sparked criticism from liberal mayors and the ACLU, while Republicans argue that the bill protects children and parents from being pressured into healthcare decisions.
The US House of Representatives is set to pass Republican legislation aimed at toughening border control measures along the US-Mexico border. The bill would require asylum seekers to apply for US protection outside the country, resume construction of a border wall, and expand federal law enforcement efforts. Democrats have warned that the bill will be blocked in the Senate, but there are hopes that it will spark negotiations for a bipartisan, comprehensive border security and immigration reform measure in the coming months.