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During a rally in Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump deviated from his economic policy theme, attributing high costs to his predecessor, according to reports. In other developments, House Speaker Mike Johnson has again removed new IVF benefits for military families from the defense bill, citing personal objections to IVF as a reason for the cut, as noted by advocates and lawmakers.
Additionally, the Supreme Court appears open to reviewing a case regarding a death sentence, reflecting the potential impact of the Republican Party's 6-3 supermajority since late 2020, which has led to significant legal shifts in landmark precedents.
Meanwhile, a faction within the Republican Party is opposing Trump's latest redistricting plan, which aims to reduce Democratic House seats in various states, starting with Texas, where a new map was passed in August.
In a political maneuver, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) filed articles of impeachment against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accusing him of abandoning scientific principles. Also noteworthy, Sen.
Bernie Moreno endorsed Rep. Barry Moore for the Alabama Senate race in 2026, highlighting ongoing shifts within party alliances.