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What is Project 2025? Know all about the controversial project

Project 2025 is a policy document that is being attributed to the presumptive presidential nominee of the Republican party in the upcoming US Presidential Election. Donald Trump has completed distanced himself from this document which is being slammed as regressive and obsolete in the 21st century. The document has been prepared by various right wing parties who have expressed their views on issues such as abortion, climate change and a reformed federal work force.

Where is Melania Trump? Why is the former First Lady not a part of Donald Trump’s political campaigns?

Melania Trump was not seen during the first US presidential debate and other key events involving her husband, Donald Trump. Donald Trump has convincingly won the first presidential debate on Thursday. Many have questioned if the former First Lady will participate in her husband’s political campaign, in the coming months.

As Taylor Swift joins The 1975’s London concert, here are top guest appearances of 2022

Shocking the fans at The 1975’s London gig, Taylor Swift performed her latest hit ‘Anti-Hero’ as she joined the band on stage before singing a cover of their song.

Dictionary.com reveals the ‘word of the year’ and it’s ‘woman’!

Other contenders for the title were words like inflation, quiet quitting, democracy, the Ukraine flag emoji, etc.

View: Gazing at, dozing off to, America's meh-term polls

The elections, we were told, are extremely important as it will determine the next two years of Joe Biden's presidency, which somehow is meant to be interlinked to how the world will end - 'With a bang or with a whimper on the wind?' - and what TV dinner I will order this weekend.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton slams critics, denies fleeing home to avoid subpoena

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton fires back at critics over reports of him fleeing home to avoid being subpoenaed.

Chief Justice shields legitimacy of US Supreme Court

Chief Justice John Roberts supports the legitimacy of the supreme court, which interprets the constitution. He said that the role of courts should not be questioned merely due to people’s disagreement with the court.

Was it transphobic questioning? Senator Josh Hawley gets into heated argument with law professor

In a trial on abortion, Senator Josh Hawley got into an argument with a law professor over who can become pregnant. The professor accused Hawley of indulging in transphobic questioning.

US lawmakers question Facebook, Instagram over removal of abortion posts

Both Facebook and Instagram reportedly removed numerous users' posts about abortion services.

Army general suspended after apparently mocking Jill Biden

A three-star general of the U.S. Army was suspended after his tweet mocked Jill Biden on her stand on women’s rights.

Biden under pressure; to sign Abortion Rights executive order

The Department of Health and Human Services is being directed to provide access to citizens for medical treatment and abortions and also provide guidance to doctors and provide clarity to them under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labour Act.

Google says it will delete location data when users visit abortion clinics

The overturning of Roe has more broadly renewed questions about how much data and digital trails people have produced, which could be used to surveil or target those who try and get an abortion

Breyer officially announces his retirement, to leave U.S Supreme Court on Thursday noon

In a letter to the White House, Justice Stephen Breyer informed them that he would be retiring at noon on Thursday, June 30, from the Supreme court.

Roe vs Wade ruling: Will embolden regressive ideas in India, say activists

For the last 50 years, abortion has been legal in India under various circumstances, following the enactment of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act in 1971. In 2003, the Act was amended to allow women access to safe and legal abortion services.

US President Joe Biden calls abortion ruling 'a sad day' for America

Oklahoma's ban on abortion fears a cascading effect in the Southern part of U.S

Governor Kevin Stitt has taken the extreme step of banning abortion in Oklahoma, which could go against current care seekers in the state.

View: American women are about to lose their right to get an abortion

Surreal as it is, religious fundamentalists, whether in the US or in Afghanistan, seem to be engaged in a similar project - to control the bodies of women. In the former, they are abetted by the highest court in the land; in the latter, by sheer muscle power, diktat and guns. A primal scream might be in order, but it may not suffice any more.

View: Is the US Supreme Court using ‘federal overreach over rights of states’ to make abortion illegal?

Prior to the 1973 Roe vs Wade case, abortion was governed by individual states, and was largely restricted. The Roe judgment articulated that even though the right to abortion was not explicitly mentioned in the US Constitution, it could be inferred from certain amendments to the constitution and prior opinions of the court.

America doesn't miss the wood for trees

While in many other democracies, all efforts would have been made to bludgeon the 'leaker' and, thereby, make the act of the leak of a Supreme Court deliberation the real 'offence', America seems to prioritise the truth - at least in this case, the in-camera deliberations that may lead to a pivotal law being overturned.

America, abort your misogynistic plans

Making abortion illegal in American states has certainly no place in a country that was a crucible for the Rights of Man, and Woman.

Sudden abortion focus shakes midterm election landscape

While the Democrats decried the draft, they suddenly have a clear, unifying message. The real possibility that abortion could be outlawed in dozens of states in the coming months could animate their dejected base - especially young voters, people of color and suburban women, who are unhappy with the pace of progress under Democratic leadership in Washington.