Texas’s Near-Total Abortion Ban Is on Hold—For NowFederal judge Robert Pitman tore S.B. 8 to shreds in a 113-page opinion, siding with the Biden Justice Department and pausing the enforcement of Texas’s draconian abortion law. Airlines grapple with vaccine refusers amid international travel restartMost major airlines say their hands are tied when it comes to making vaccinations mandatory for staff and passengers alike – even as an increasing number of destinations are making inoculation against Covid-19 a requirement for entry. Texas GOP approves redistricting maps amid Democratic outcryNew redistricting maps were approved by Texas Republicans on Monday amid state Democrats arguing that the maps were the product of a rushed process. Dems hope power of presidency can help Virginia gov's raceVirginia Democrats are hoping the power of the presidency can help them retain the governor’s seat in the closely watched and tightly contested election less than two weeks away Which countries are enforcing mandatory Covid jabs – and how?Joe Biden has introduced a vaccine mandate affecting millions, but some countries have gone further Federal grand jury indicts Nebraska GOP lawmakerA federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) for allegedly concealing information and making false statements to authorities investigating illegal contributions to his 2016 campaign. Texas abortion clinics will be protected, Justice DepartmentThe US Justice Department pledge comes after a near-total ban on abortions took effect in the state. Senate Republicans Block Voting Rights Bill, Leaving Its Fate in DoubtThe third filibuster of such a measure underscored how the legislation is unlikely to move forward without a change in Senate rules. Joe Rogan Is Back From COVID and Shilling for Ivermectin NowRogan has recovered from COVID-19 and used his first show back to spread misinformation about the horse-deworming drug he took. Fiona Hill: Trump reelection would spur 'one constitutional crisis after another'Fiona Hill, the former White House national security official who testified against former President Trump during his first impeachment, says that the prospect of Trump running for election again in 2024 represents a threat to the country and the Constitu