Republican lawmakers took action against three Tennessee Democrats for breaking House rules and leading a gun-control protest from the chamber floor. Also in the news: An unprecedented "abortion trafficking" bill has become law in Idaho and Tiger Woods moved through mistakes on the first day of the Masters. |
Now, here we go with Friday's headlines. |
Tennessee House Democrats kicked out following gun control protest |
After hours of fiery debate, the Tennessee House voted to expel Reps. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, on a 72-25 vote, and Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, 69-26, in a move that put the nation's eyes on Tennessee and its politics. The trio was accused of breaching decorum and floor rules for speaking at the House podium on March 30 without recognition. |
The historic, party-line expulsion process has roiled political tensions as the state continues to grapple with the deadliest school shooting in its history. | Demonstrators react as the expulsion of Justin Jones, D-Nashville, Justin Pearson, D-Memphis and Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville, moves ahead at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean |
Idaho governor signs first-of-its-kind 'abortion trafficking' bill |
Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a bill into law that makes it illegal for an adult to help a minor get an abortion without parental consent. The law is the first of its kind in the U.S. and creates a new crime of "abortion trafficking," barring adults from obtaining abortion pills for a minor or "recruiting, harboring or transporting the pregnant minor" without the consent of the minor's parent or guardian. To sidestep violating a constitutional right to travel between states, Idaho's law makes illegal only the in-state segment of a trip to an out-of-state abortion provider. Read more |
Clarence Thomas accepted luxury gifts from GOP megadonor |
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has accepted luxury gifts from a prominent Republican donor for more than 20 years without disclosing them, possibly violating a law that requires justices, judges and members of Congress to disclose most gifts, according to a new report. ProPublica reported Thursday on a series of lavish trips Thomas has taken over more than two decades, which have been funded by billionaire and GOP megadonor Harlan Crow. This investigation comes as the nation's high court fends off requests for a code of ethics, which would likely address similar instances. Read more |
| • | Who is Harlan Crow? The real estate magnate and GOP megadonor's relationship to Clarence Thomas. | |
Israel stages rare strikes in Lebanon |
Israel launched rare strikes in southern Lebanon early Friday and pressed on with bombing targets in the Gaza Strip, marking a widening escalation in the region following violence this week at Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site. The cross-border fighting erupted during a time of heightened religious fervor — when Jews are celebrating the Passover holiday and Muslims are marking the Ramadan holy month. Read more | Fire and smoke rise following an Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza Strip, Friday, April 7, 2023. Fatima Shbair, AP |
Masters recap: Tiger Woods uneven, LIV's Koepka tied for lead |
The 2023 Masters Tournament began with Kevin Na and 2003 champion Mike Weir teeing off first in Thursday's opening round at the famed Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Before play in the 87th Masters officially got underway, the traditional opening ceremony had honorary starters Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson hitting drives off the first tee. Last year's winner Scottie Scheffler and three-time champ Phil Mickelson are also among the stars in the field, which includes both PGA Tour and LIV golfers. Read more | Tiger Woods tees off on the 14th hole during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Danielle Parhizkaran, USA TODAY NETWORK |
Photo of the day: Christians observe Holy Week around the world |
The week leading up to Easter is known as Holy Week, which begins after the end of the 40-day Lenten season. Good Friday takes place during this week annually two days before Easter. While Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter, Good Friday serves an important part in the story of Christ essential to Easter celebrations. Read more about the meaning of Good Friday and click here for more photos from global celebrations. | Pilgrims carry a wooden cross along the Via Dolorosa (Way of Suffering) in Jerusalem's Old City during the Catholic Good Friday procession on April 7, 2023. MENAHEM KAHANA, AFP via Getty Images |
Associated Press contributed reporting. | | | |
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