Episode Details

Today’s Headlines: In a recent Senate vote, Republicans blocked the Right to Contraception Act from reaching the floor, arguing that contraception is already protected under Supreme Court precedent, despite parallels to past assurances about Roe v. Wade. Meanwhile, an appeals court in Georgia has paused proceedings in Donald Trump’s election interference case due to potential conflicts of interest involving District Attorney Fani Willis, delaying the case until October. Additionally, the NYPD is moving to revoke Trump’s concealed carry permit following his recent conviction, as is standard for convicted felons in New York. In another legal matter, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg insists on maintaining Trump's partial gag order through sentencing due to his repeated violations. In international news, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been reelected for a third term, but his party, BJP, lost its parliamentary majority. Lastly, Epoch Times CEO Bill Guan has been charged with money laundering and bank fraud, allegedly involving $67 million. The Epoch Times claims these charges do not affect their news activities, despite the funds being tied to the publication.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• NBC News: Senate Republicans block bill to protect access to contraception
• Politico: Appeals court halts Trump’s criminal proceedings in Georgia amid scrutiny of Fani Willis
• NY Times: Trump’s Gun License May Be Revoked by NYPD
• Axios: Manhattan DA opposes Trump effort to lift gag order in hush money case
• BBC: Narendra Modi set for third term as coalition backs him for PM
• CNBC: Epoch Times CFO Bill Guan is charged in alleged $67 million global money laundering scheme

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