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WEBThere's a growing religious divide among younger Americans: Gen Z women of almost all faiths are more likely to be "religiously unaffiliated" than Gen Z men, an Axios review of polling data found. Why it matters: While the overall trend of each generation being less religiously observant than their elders is decades old, the gender split is new.
Donald Trump credits himself for ruling overturning Roe v Wade
WEBJun 24, 2022 · Former President Trump on Friday gave himself credit for the Supreme Court's decision to overturn landmark abortion ruling Roe v.Wade.. Driving the news: Trump said in a statement that Friday's decision, as well as other recent Supreme Court rulings, were a result of his nominating three conservative justices to the high court. Trump …
Scoop: 16 Nobel economists see a Trump inflation bomb - Axios
WEBJun 25, 2024 · Sixteen Nobel prize-winning economists are jumping into the presidential campaign with a stark warning: Former President Trump 's plans would reignite inflation and cause lasting harm to the global economy if he wins in November. Why it matters: The Nobel laureates are lending their academic prestige to a political argument the Biden ...
Harris ditches Biden's strategy with "freedom" focus - Axios
WEBAug 1, 2024 · The Democratic Party didn't just change their nominee, they have changed their message in the final hundred days before the election. Why it matters: President Biden wanted to make his campaign about "democracy" and Jan. 6, but Vice President Kamala Harris wants it to be about "freedom" and the "future." The change comes after many top …
Poll: 49% of Independents think Trump should drop out post
WEBJun 1, 2024 · 49% of Independents and 15% of Republicans said Trump should end his campaign because of the conviction. The polls found the race effectively tied nationally in a 1-on-1 with Biden at 45% and Trump at 44%. Reality check: While they may agree with the guilty verdict, the poll found that more voters think Trump should get probation (49%) …
Trump spreads false "assassination" claims as voters fear violence
WEBMay 22, 2024 · The incendiary allegation whipped MAGA influencers into a frenzy, with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) falsely accusing Biden of "planning to assassinate" Trump. The claims, which were based on a policy document that outlined law enforcement's authority to use deadly force, prompted the FBI to release a statement stressing that …
Netanyahu’s office denies call with Trump about the Gaza ... - Axios
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement Thursday that he did not speak with former President Donald Trump on Wednesday to discuss the Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal.. Why it matters: A crucial round of negotiations with senior U.S., Qatari, Egyptian and Israeli officials is set to take place in …
How late in pregnancy each state allows abortions - Axios
WEBMay 14, 2022 · The Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe v.Wade gave states the power to individually regulate abortion — or even ban it completely — before viability, known as the point when a fetus can survive outside the womb.. The big picture: The legality of abortion later in pregnancy has changed dramatically post-Roe. Under Roe, states could …
The reality of Kamala Harris' plan to tax unrealized capital gains
WEBAug 23, 2024 · What to know: Harris didn't release a new tax plan. Instead, her campaign said it agrees with a series of items in President Biden's last budget proposal, the most relevant of which were nonstarters in Congress and didn't become law. This includes the new tax on unrealized capital gains. It applies only to individuals with at least $100 …
10 best public golf courses around Charlotte, ranked - Axios
WEBJun 22, 2023 · 4. Warrior Golf Club. Built around the beautiful 52-acre Lake Wright and convenient to both I-77 and I-85 north of Charlotte, Warrior Golf Club offers beautiful views, rolling terrain and immaculate Bermuda greens. Warrior Golf Club in China Grove. Photo courtesy of Chris Beeman.