The Report: The New Abortion Frontier

Plus: Masks for kids, states' slush funds and tensions with Russia

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The New Abortion Frontier In a consequential week for abortion access, lawmakers in Florida, West Virginia and Arizona advanced 15-week abortion bans, taking aim at an already ailing Roe v. Wade. Masks for Kids: Too Little, Too Late? A federal plan to distribute high-quality masks to kids comes as schools are relaxing safety protocols – a juxtaposition that adds to the confusion for parents trying to navigate the pandemic. Courting MAGA Minus Trump GOP candidates in not-so-reliably Republican states want – and in many cases need – the backing of Trump and his supporters. But their ads suggest they also know they need votes from moderates. States Giving Back Amid Pandemic Windfall A pandemic windfall has bolstered state treasuries and politicians see it as a way to finance tax cuts and other programs. Russia Has Not Invaded Ukraine – Yet The day U.S. intelligence reportedly predicted for a Russian invasion came and went without military action, but officials say there hasn't been any de-escalation. U.S. COVID-19 Cases Drop But Deaths Still High Declining infections was one of the reasons many state leaders announced plans last week to nix their mask mandates. Solving the Labor Market's Problems With Goodwill The nonprofit known for its thrift stores is also giving people a leg up in the employment world. Photos You Should See U.S. News photo editors curate this month's most compelling images from at home and abroad.

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