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Trump's Bill Threatens Women's Health in Southern States

7/7/2025

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Trump's Health Care Cuts

On July 5, 2025, President Trump enacted a contentious bill slashing Medicaid and defunding Planned Parenthood, jeopardizing women's health care in Southern states. This move hits Black, brown, and low-income women hardest, worsening maternal mortality rates and restricting vital reproductive services. Activists are rallying to fight back against these damaging policies.

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Ukraine Faces Assault

On July 4, 2025, Kyiv was rocked by a devastating drone and missile assault from Russia, leaving 23 injured and causing significant infrastructure damage. As tensions rise, the U.S. is under mounting pressure to bolster Ukraine, with delays in aid threatening Western unity and emboldening adversaries. Ukraine's survival and NATO's security hang in the balance.

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Trump's Health Care Cuts

On July 5, 2025, President Trump enacted a contentious bill slashing Medicaid and defunding Planned Parenthood, jeopardizing women's health care in Southern states. This move hits Black, brown, and low-income women hardest, worsening maternal mortality rates and restricting vital reproductive services. Activists are rallying to fight back against these damaging policies.

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