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WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - A New York Times report of a former anti-abortion leader's claim that he was told in advance about the outcome of a major 2014 U.S. Supreme Court case involving contraceptives triggered calls on Saturday for an investigation of a court still reeling from the leak of a landmark abortion rights ruling. Rob Schenck was quoted by The Times as saying he was informed weeks before the public announcement of the 2014 ruling shortly after two conservative allies had dinner at the home of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and his wife. Alito said in a statement that any allegation that he or his wife leaked the 2014 decision was "completely false." Alito had called the Roe leak, which was confirmed when the ruling was announced in June, a "grave betrayal." Schenck said one of the Wrights then told him that Alito had authored the Hobby Lobby opinion and that it would be in its favor, The Times said.

☆ Children's hospitals call on Biden to declare emergency in response to 'unprecedented' RSV surge
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

The president should declare an emergency under the Stafford Act or the National Emergencies Act, and the health secretary should declare a public health emergency, Wietecha and Del Monte wrote. ACEP described the situation as a public health emergency. Oregon this week became the first state to declare on emergency in response to the RSV surge. A national public health emergency would be determined based on countrywide data, science trends and the insight of public health experts, the spokesperson said. UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh has faced a huge surge in respiratory illnesses since September, said Dr. Raymond Pitetti, director of the hospital's emergency department.

☆ Colorado's Proposition 122: Voters say yes to decriminalization of psychedelics
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Coloradans voted "yes" on Proposition 122, also known as the Natural Medicine Health Act of 2022, which classified some psychedelics as natural medicine and decriminalized the transport, growth, and use of said medicines. 2022 General EmbedsBallot measure detailsThe state of Colorado was the first state in the country to legalize marijuana for personal use. Psilocybin and psilocin immediately became categorized as natural medicine following the proposition's passage. The state also created a regulated natural medicine access program, in which a natural medicine advisory board oversees the distribution of natural medicines through licensed healing centers. Support and oppositionNatural Medicine Colorado led the campaign in support of Proposition 122.

☆ Results: Mayor Linda Gorton defeats David Kloiber in Lexington, Kentucky's mayoral election
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Hanna Kang | Isabella Zavarise | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Incumbent Mayor Linda Gorton defeated David Kloiber in Lexington, Kentucky's mayoral race. It symobilizes the 2022 Election. 2022 General EmbedsWhile Lexington's mayoral election is nonpartisan, Gorton is a registered Republican who views herself as an independent. Gorton previously served as vice mayor of Lexington for four years, and on the Lexington-Fayette Urban City Council for 16 years. Kloiber, Gorton's challenger, currently serves in the Lexington City Council.

Voters in South Dakota rejected Initiated Measure 27, which would have legalized marijuana use for adults over the age of 21. South Dakota rejected the use of recreational marijuana for adults aged 21 and older. Over half of voters said "no" on Initiated Measure 27, which, if passed, would have legalized marijuana use and possession. 2022 General EmbedsBallot measure detailsKnown as the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, Measure 27 would have legalized marijuana use and possession for adults 21 years old and older. What experts are sayingIn 2020, South Dakota voters passed Amendment A, a measure that aimed to legalize marijuana for adults over 21, but a lawsuit filed by Gov.

Rep. Jared Golden ran against Republican Bruce Poliquin in Maine's 2nd Congressional District for the second time. Rep. Jared Golden, a Democratic incumbent, defeated Republican Bruce Poliquin in Maine's 2nd Congressional District. 2022 General EmbedsMaine's 2nd Congressional District candidatesGolden is the first member of Congress elected by ranked-choice voting. Poliquin, 68, represented Maine's 2nd Congressional District before Golden unseated him in 2018. Voting history for Maine's 2nd Congressional DistrictMaine's sprawling, rural 2nd Congressional District encompasses nearly 80% of the state's physical area, including Augusta, the state capital.

☆ Results: Mary-Ann Baldwin defeated Terrance Ruth in Raleigh, North Carolina's mayoral election
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Hanna Kang | Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Three candidates ran in Raleigh, North Carolina's mayoral race. (3 Districts) Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. NC-13NC-01NC-06 House Statehouse Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. (1 Race) Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Raleigh MayorIncumbent Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin defeated Terrance Ruth in Raleigh, North Carolina's mayoral race.

☆ Low-cost startup airline Breeze is launching 3 new routes from North Carolina
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Brady Macdonald | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The low-cost carrier will fly between Raleigh-Durham and New Orleans, Hartford, and Providence. The new non-stop flights join the Breeze route map in February. The Research Triangle made up of Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham is home to the University of North Carolina, North Carolina State University, and Duke University. Breeze also announced non-stop flights on select days from Pittsburgh to Hartford and NOLA with returning routes starting in early February. Breeze also recently announced it is launching 2 new routes from Southern California's John Wayne Airport in Orange County.

A UN study last year found "negligible" correlation between household food waste and gross domestic product, indicating most countries "have room to improve." "We do have a long way to make the goal," said Jean Buzby, the food waste liaison at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration agreed in 2018 to tackle America's food waste together. A spokesman for New Zealand's environment ministry said the country is finalizing its baseline food waste estimate so it can establish a target. SLOWEST GAZELLEIn California, which has America's most ambitious climate policies, officials are trying to ensure food waste goes to composting, not landfills.

☆ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls for Ticketmaster-Live Nation 'monopoly' to be broken up in response to Taylor Swift pre-sale controversy
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Kayla Gallagher | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Pre-sale tickets for Taylor Swift's upcoming "Eras" tour went on sale Tuesday. Ocasio-Cortez took the opportunity to voice longstanding concern about the 2010 merger of Ticketmaster, the ticket sales and distribution company, and Live Nation, the events promoter and venue operator, into Live Nation Entertainment. "We write in support of strong antitrust enforcement by the Biden Administration, including the live event ticket sales marketplace," the letter begins. Social media influencer Ellie Schnitt tweeted, "When Taylor Swift wrote 'the great war' she was actually preparing us for the Battle of Ticketmaster." — Taylor Swift, but also Ticketmaster after its site crashed.

Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer defeated Democrat Jamie McLeod-Skinner in Oregon's 5th Congressional District. Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer defeated Democrat Jamie McLeod-Skinner in Oregon's 5th Congressional District. 2022 General EmbedsOregon's 5th Congressional District candidatesChavez-DeRemer is one of several Hispanic conservative women who ran for office in 2022. McLeod-Skinner defeated the seven-term Schrader in the Democratic primary for Oregon's 5th Congressional District, securing 56.9% of the vote to his 42.7%. Voting history for Oregon's 5th Congressional DistrictOregon's 5th Congressional District is situated to the west of the state and encompasses Bend and the Portland suburbs.

☆ Live Results: Washington Democrat Marie Pérez defeats Trump-backed Joe Kent, who ousted a pro-impeachment Republican
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez defeated Republican Joe Kent in a Washington House race. (1 District) Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. WA-08 House Statehouse Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Democratic Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez defeated Republican Joe Kent to win the US House race for Washington's 3rd Congressional District. Pérez's win will flip the district from Republican to Democrat, a first in 12 years.

☆ Trump-endorsed Republican Joe Lombardo defeats Gov. Steve Sisolak in Nevada's gubernatorial election
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( Hanna Kang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Steve Sisolak was defeated by Republican Joe Lombardo in Nevada's gubernatorial race. (3 Districts) Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. NV-01NV-03NV-04 House Governor Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Steve Sisolak was defeated by Republican Joe Lombardo in Nevada's gubernatorial election. His opponent, Lombardo, raised $3.7 million, spent $4.7 million, and had $1.8 million on hand, as of September 30.

Rep. Susie Lee defeated Republican April Becker in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District. RenoNorth Las Vegas MayorDemocratic Rep. Susie Lee defeated Republican newcomer April Becker in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District. 2022 General EmbedsNevada's 3rd Congressional District candidatesLee is a member of the Committee on Education and Labor. Lee defeated her challenger by an 80-point margin in the Democratic primary for Nevada's 3rd Congressional District. Voting history for Nevada's 3rd Congressional DistrictNevada's 3rd Congressional District occupies the southernmost tip of Nevada, including Henderson County and portions of Clark County.

Rep. Steve Horsford defeated Republican Sam Peters in Nevada's 4th Congressional District. Senate Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. (3 Districts) Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. NV-01NV-03NV-04 House Governor Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. RenoNorth Las Vegas MayorDemocratic Rep. Steve Horsford defeated Republican Sam Peters in Nevada's 4th Congressional District.

☆ A record number of LGBTQ candidates claim victory in another 'rainbow wave'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Jo Yurcaba | Jo Yurcaba Is A Reporter For Nbc Out. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

A record number of LGBTQ candidates won their midterm races this year, creating what some advocates are calling yet another “rainbow wave.”Many races are still too close or too early to call, but as of Thursday afternoon, at least 400 out LGBTQ candidates had won their elections, according to the LGBTQ Victory Fund, which supports queer people running for office. “With so much at stake this election, from the future of marriage equality to abortion, LGBTQ candidates’ grit and exceptional grassroots support is paying off.”National firstsQueer candidates celebrated a number of notable victories and firsts across the country. Alaska is one of four states with zero out LGBTQ state lawmakers, according to the LGBTQ Victory Institute. Magni said the results prove that LGBTQ candidates can successfully compete in both blue and red states. “This is a powerful message, saying, ‘Hey, LGBTQ candidates can win elections and can win elections in many states and many districts across the country.’” he said.

☆ Donald Trump tells donors to help Republicans win the US Senate — by giving his own political committees money
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Madison Hall | Dave Levinthal | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Who will control the US Senate is still unknown as results from Arizona and Nevada continue trickling in. A text message sent from former President Donald Trump's political committees Save America Joint Fundraising CommitteeSave America Joint Fundraising CommitteeTrump's PACs could choose to use some of that money to boost the remaining GOP Senate candidates. The rest of it — nearly $70 million in Save America alone, per federal records — remains unspent. Some of the biggest candidate-related spending Trump's Save America PAC has done this year? On Tuesday night, the Save America Joint Fundraising Committee blasted another fundraising missive with the message: "DO YOU WANT PRESIDENT TRUMP TO RUN IN 2024?"

Rep. Susan Wild faced off against Republican Lisa Scheller in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. Democratic Rep. Susan Wild defeated Republican Lisa Scheller in a rematch to represent Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. 2022 General EmbedsPennsylvania's 7th Congressional District candidatesWild is a member of the House committees on Ethics and Foreign Affairs. In November 2018, she was elected as the first woman to represent the 7th Congressional District. Voting history for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional DistrictPennsylvania's 7th Congressional District is based in the Lehigh Valley and includes Carbon County, where Republicans hold a 6,000-voter lead in voter registration, and GOP candidates have won the county in most key races since 2010.

But Pryor mocked the notion that the 60,000-member professional organization was working "in the shadows" to reshape the courts. He also took aim at liberal commentators who frequently criticize the Federalist Society. He also took issue with criticism of society's role in the judicial nomination process. Leonard Leo, a long-time conservative legal activist, while serving as a Federalist Society executive helped compile a list of potential U.S. Supreme Court nominees that Trump drew from during his tenure. "Are there members of the Federalist Society who are involved in that process?

Rep. Sean Casten defeated Republican Keith Pekau in Illinois' 6th Congressional District. Casten became the first Democrat to represent the 6th Congressional District in decades when he won in 2018. The 6th District race was one of many suburban races that could've helped Republicans tip the balance of power in Washington. Democratic Rep. Sean Casten defeated Republican Keith Pekau in Illinois' 6th Congressional District. Voting history for Illinois' 6th Congressional DistrictIllinois' 6th Congressional District encompasses many of Chicago's southwestern suburbs and extends from Tinley Park to Lombard.

Rep. Dina Titus defeated Republican Mark Robertson in Nevada's 1st Congressional District. RenoNorth Las Vegas MayorLongtime Democratic Rep. Dina Titus won another bid for reelection against Republican Mark Robertson in Nevada's 1st Congressional District. 2022 General EmbedsNevada's 1st Congressional District candidatesTitus is serving her 6th term in the US House of Representatives. In 2013, Titus returned to Congress after winning in the 1st Congressional District. Voting history for Nevada's 1st Congressional DistrictOnce in the heart of Las Vegas, Nevada's 1st Congressional District now encompasses more of Clark County.

☆ Marjorie Taylor Greene's campaign cleared of wrongdoing after Georgia Democrats accused her of giving too much money to Herschel Walker's campaign
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The Georgia Democratic Party accused Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's campaign of violating federal election law. It accused Greene's campaign of exceeding federal limits in supporting Herschel Walker's Senate campaign. The Federal Election Commission, a notoriously deadlocked group, unanimously dismissed the complaint. Hogan alleged that in addition to straight-up donating $2,000 to Walker's campaign, Greene's campaign published more than $3,000 of Facebook advertisements supporting Walker's candidacy. He said the posts were coordinated with Walker's campaign and should count as an in-kind donation, which would therefore place her campaign above the $2,000 contribution limit.

Several Republican and Democratic Latinos made history in the midterm elections, even as votes were still being tallied Wednesday in many parts of the country. According to the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, Latinos ran for top offices in 44 of the nation's 50 states. Antonio Delgado became the first person who identifies as Latino to be elected to the office, according to the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials. Matos, a former Providence City Council president, was appointed lieutenant governor in April 2021 when Dan McKee became the state's governor. Follow NBC Latino on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

[1/14] A voter waits in line to cast their ballot during the midterm elections, in McAllen, Texas, U.S., November 8, 2022. REUTERS/Callaghan O'HarePHOENIX, Ariz./BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Nov 8 (Reuters) - Republicans were favored to wrest control of the U.S. House of Representatives away from President Joe Biden's Democrats based on early returns in Tuesday's midterm elections, though the prospects of a "red wave" appeared to have dimmed. But importantly, that number can change as close to 200 of the 435 House races had yet to be called, including some with vulnerable Republican incumbents. But even a narrow Republican House majority would be able to block Biden's priorities while launching politically damaging investigations into his administration and family. (Live election results from around the country are here.)

☆ Live Results: Democrat Katie Hobbs faces off against Trump-endorsed Republican Kari Lake in Arizona's gubernatorial election
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Hanna Kang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Democrat Katie Hobbs ran against Republican Kari Lake in Arizona's gubernatorial race. Democrat Katie Hobbs faced off against Republican Kari Lake in Arizona's gubernatorial election. Previously, she served as an Arizona state senator from 2013 to 2019 and as a state representative from 2011 to 2013. This race is also one of six Republican-held governorships up for election in a state carried by Biden in the 2020 presidential election. Her opponent, Hobbs, had raised $10.3 million, spent $8.6 million, and had $1.7 million of cash on hand, as of September 30.

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