## Kansas Supreme Court reaffirms abortion rights are protected by constitution, striking down 2 laws

Authored by kcur.org

The Kansas Supreme Court struck down two laws restricting abortion on Friday, affirming its prior interpretation that ending a pregnancy remains a constitutionally protected right in Kansas.

In two 5-1 opinions, the court built on a 2019 decision in which it said the state’s Constitution protects abortion rights and lawmakers seeking to restrict abortion must meet a high “strict scrutiny” test.

When Republican lawmakers asked voters, in 2022, to amend the constitution to stipulate that it does not protect abortion rights, Kansans overwhelmingly declined to do so.

A large majority of patients at Kansas abortion clinics now come from Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas and farther afield.

The court’s majority upheld lower court rulings that two laws restricting abortion — passed several years ago by Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature — were unconstitutional.

The Center for Reproductive Rights represented the Kansas doctors who challenged the laws.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment told providers it will “not, for now” enforce the abortion reasons law, providers said Monday. »

### Was Trump caught lying again about major issue? There are receipts

Authored by nj.com

And that’s why Trump on Friday posted on social media: “I know nothing about Project 2025.

The campaign posted another video that shows “Trump’s press secretary [Karoline Leavitt] is literally starring in ads for Project 2025.”.

Still more: Trump is mentioned more than 270 times in the Project 2025 founding document, “Mandate for Leadership.”. »

### Russia's weapons production has actually increased dramatically despite Western sanctions, report says

Authored by nbcnews.com

The sanctions effort has been hampered by overly cautious decision-making by Western governments and delays in sharing intelligence among Western allies, said the report by the Royal United Services Institute.

The expansion of Russia’s weapons production offers clear evidence that thousands of Western sanctions have proved ineffective, the report said.

Better intelligence sharing would also allow allies to undertake coordinated action — including clandestine measures — to undercut Russia’s weapons production, the report said. »

### Vietnam, Not India, is in a Geopolitical and Geoeconomic Sweet Spot

Authored by thediplomat.com

India does not lack potential, but on both the geopolitical and geoeconomic fronts it has yet to seize the moment.

Parallel to Vietnam trumping India in the geopolitical space it is doing the same in the geoeconomic space.

However, Vietnam’s recent geoeconomic and geopolitical achievements show that India has yet to reach the full potential of its “Amrit Kaal” (or golden era). »

### Taiwan to decommission nuclear plant, promises stable power│TVBS新聞網

Authored by news.tvbs.com.tw

However, he assured that the shortfall would be made up by the Taoyuan Datan (桃園大潭) and Nanpu Power Plant (南部電廠), ensuring no power shortage.

Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) announced the same day during a legislative inquiry that Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 will be legally decommissioned on July 27.

He attributed the perceived increase to more media coverage.Regarding the 2025 Nuclear-free Homeland Policy (2025非核家園政策), Premier Cho affirmed that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government is gradually moving towards a nuclear-free homeland. »

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