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- 1Democrats press Eric Schmitt over Jack Smith evidence at hearing●Eventually, # Democrats got # EricSchmitt to allow # JackSmith to actually review the evidence – a poster featuring the
During a Senate hearing, Democrats pressed Senator Eric Schmitt until he allowed special counsel Jack Smith's evidence to be displayed, including a poster showing text messages at issue. One message showed a fellow prosecutor asking about a seat reserved for Smith; a Republican poster depicted the Atlanta Hawks' arena. The exchange drew attention amid ongoing disputes over the prosecution of Donald Trump.
- 2New York House Democrats seek delay of state SNAP cost share●Exclusive: N.Y. House Democrats push for delay of state SNAP cost share
House Democrats from New York are pressing for a delay in the state's cost-sharing requirement for SNAP, the federal food assistance program. Spectrum News NY1 reported the push exclusively, though further details of the lawmakers' arguments and the federal response were not immediately available. The move touches on debates over who should fund food benefits at a time of budget pressure.
- 3House Democratic Women's Caucus presses health secretary on estrogen patch shortages●US House Democratic Women's Caucus press health secretary on estrogen patch shortages
Members of the US House Democratic Women's Caucus are pressing the health secretary over shortages of estrogen patches, a hormone replacement therapy product many women rely on. The caucus is demanding answers on supply problems and what the administration is doing to restore availability, keeping drug shortages and women's health access in the political spotlight.