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In a narrow vote, the Republican-controlled Arizona House of Representatives has approved a measure to repeal an 1864 abortion ban. The bill now moves to the state Senate, which also has a narrow GOP majority. If the repeal fails, the old law, which would make performing an abortion a felony, will go into effect in June after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Democrats have pushed for the repeal for three straight weeks, while Republicans are deeply divided on the issue. Even former President Donald Trump has denounced the law.

The Republican-led impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden has hit a roadblock as House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer reportedly grows increasingly frustrated with the investigation’s lack of progress. Comer is said to be considering closing the inquiry as he eyes higher office ambitions. Despite denials from the committee, sources indicate that the investigation is winding down. Comer has also drawn criticism from fellow Republicans for his handling of the probe, with some suggesting he may have overreached in his claims against Biden.

President Biden signed into law a $95 billion war aid measure that includes support for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and other allies. The aid package comes after a long and difficult battle with Republicans in Congress, who threatened to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson if he allowed a vote on the measure. Despite the delay, Biden is expected to quickly approve the transfer of an initial aid package of about $1 billion in military assistance to Ukraine. However, it remains uncertain if Ukraine can make enough progress to sustain American political support before burning through the latest influx of money. The aid package is a key moment in the debate over Ukraine spending, with many European allies worried that a second Trump presidency would mean decreased U.S. support for Ukraine and NATO.

While Black voters have traditionally been a strong base for the Democratic Party, and evangelicals have been similarly vital to the GOP, recent polls suggest that both groups may be less dependable for their respective parties. Black voter support for President Joe Biden may have declined, but the Democrats remain in a defensive posture with that electorate.

Evangelicals, too, appear to be less monolithic in their views, with churchgoing decreasing in America and factions developing within the bloc. Former President Trump’s stance on abortion has drawn criticism from anti-abortion groups, while his statements on state regulation of the issue have confused many evangelicals.

Despite this, Trump’s campaign may not suffer significantly from erosion of evangelical support, as he has gained support from a growing group of Republicans who are largely disinterested in religion. This group, labeled “Nones” by political scientist Ryan Burge, has grown from 5% to nearly 30% of the population in the past half-century.

While the number of churchgoing Republicans has declined, the MAGA crowd has shown its ability to succeed without strong evangelical support. This suggests that while Black voters and evangelicals may be less reliable for their traditional parties, Trump’s chances of success in 2024 may rest on his appeal to non-religious Republicans.

Republican Senator Thom Tillis has harshly criticized Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her a “total waste of time” and a “horrible leader”. Tillis’s comments follow Greene’s opposition to a foreign aid package that passed the House on Tuesday.

Former Republican George Santos has withdrawn from the race for New York’s 1st Congressional District as an independent candidate. Santos cited his desire to avoid splitting the vote and potentially handing the seat to Democrats as his reason for withdrawing. Despite his withdrawal, Santos expressed his intention to continue his political career in the future.

Bestselling author Stephen King has joined the chorus of critics slamming Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for her opposition to U.S. aid for Ukraine. King dubbed Greene ‘Moscow Marjorie’ in a now-viral social media post, mocking her stance on providing assistance to the war-torn country. King’s post follows similar comments from former Republican Rep. Ken Buck, who accused Greene of parroting Russian propaganda. The criticism comes as Ukraine continues to battle Russia’s ongoing invasion, with the U.S. providing significant aid to help Kyiv defend itself.

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-San Antonio) launched a scathing attack on the right flank of his party members for voting against billions of dollars in foreign aid for U.S. allies. Gonzales labeled them as “scumbags” and “klansmen” in an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash Sunday. Gonzales specifically targeted Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz, accusing him of paying minors for sex, and Rep. Bob Good, who endorsed his primary challenger Brandon Herrera, a “known neo-Nazi.”

Conservative commentator Jonah Goldberg believes that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) will fail in her attempt to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). He also predicts that former President Donald Trump is unlikely to support Greene’s motion, as Johnson is a key figure in the GOP conference. However, Lula Garcia Navarro of the New York Times suggests that Greene’s actions may be perceived as a threat by Trump if they cause excessive chaos in the House of Representatives.

California Representative Tom McClintock (R-El Dorado Hills) expressed his opposition to the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. He argued that the impeachment effort was based on policy disagreements rather than legitimate grounds.