Trump Punts on Abortion in Video Sure to Rile Conservatives

The former president used his much-hyped video statement Monday morning to say the issue should be left to the states—and avoided giving a cutoff time.

Manage newsletters View in browser Trump Punts on Abortion in Video Sure to Rile Conservatives By Reese Gorman The former president used his much-hyped video statement Monday morning to say the issue should be left to the states—and avoided giving a cutoff time. Michael Flynn's Anti-Vax Pals Want to Take Over a Hospital By Kate Briquelet Anti-vaccine conspiracy theorists and Michael Flynn's sister are running to gain control of the board of a prestigious public hospital in Sarasota. Trump's $175 Million Bond Is Even Shadier Than It Looks By Jose Pagliery New information shows that the insurance company that swooped in and bailed out Trump with a $175 million bond isn't on a list of vetted companies—and wrote a bizarre contract. The Truth is a Beast. Are you?  Get unlimited access to the Beast's fearless reporting.  Subscribe Advertisement Why These Two Republicans Are Trump's Most Likely VP Picks By The Daily Beast The New Abnormal team has picked who they believe Donald Trump will select as his running mate. Congressional Retirements Cause Chaos for Both Parties By Riley Rogerson A surge in retirements on both sides of the aisle carries big implications for both Democrats and Republicans. But the implications are different for the two parties. Advertisement Meet the Ghislaine Maxwell Pals Running a Pro-RFK Jr. PAC Daphne Barak and Erbil Gunasti boast a host of connections on the sketchy edges of high society—and in the GOP. Now they're boosting RFK Jr. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Managed to Screw Up the Eclipse The town of Eagle Pass planned a money-making festival—instead they got razor wire and armed soldiers. Inside the Freedom Caucus and Trump's Frosty Relationship The House Freedom Caucus was a major force during Trump's presidency. Now, as Trump prepares to take back the White House, the HFC is on the outside looking in. Advertisement 1.  Details Emerge of Trump's 'Secret' Plan to End Ukraine War  'CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER' Foreign policy experts called the plan a "terrible deal" that would reward Russia for breaking international law with its invasion. 2.  Nadler Booed at Hostage Rally for Backing Food Aid to Gaza  'WE MUST DO MORE' Some began chanting "Shame!" at the congressman. 3.  Missy Elliott Announces First Headlining Tour This Summer  MISSDEMEANOR "This is an incredible time in my life as I am experiencing so many milestone 'firsts,'" Elliott said in a statement. Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here. © 2024 The Daily Beast Company LLC I 555 W. 18th Street, New York NY, 10011 Privacy Policy If you are on a mobile device or cannot view the images in this message, click here to view this email in your browser. To ensure delivery of these emails, please add emails@thedailybeast.com to your address book. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or think you have received this message in error, you can safely unsubscribe. https://elink.thedailybeast.com/oc/5f8e670029136b5cd0145f73ktf69.2mw/56a32ced