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JUST IN: GOP ANNOUNCES PUSH TO CUT SOCIAL SECURITY The Republican Study Committee – which is comprised of about 80% of House Republicans – is calling for an increase in the retirement age to receive Social Security. This comes on the heels of President Biden and Democrats' repeated warnings that Republicans are looking to cut Social Security and after Republicans ran up the debt to record levels in order to give tax cuts to billionaires.

Following the approval of an abortion rights amendment by Ohio's electorate, Republican legislators are now pursuing measures to remove the enforcement authority from courts regarding this amendment. Whenever Republicans win politically it is considered “divine intervention.” when Democrats win it is considered “rigged” or “fraud” of some sort. Republican officials in Ohio are challenging the legitimacy of the recent election outcomes, particularly regarding the preservation of abortion prohibitions. Despite Ohioans endorsing Issue 1, integrating abortion rights into the state's constitution, GOP figures are contesting these results. In a recent statement from the Ohio House Republican Committee, they allege that external financial influences from non-U.S. billionaires swayed the election, casting doubt on its integrity. Despite a 56.6% to 43.4% majority favoring Issue 1, Republicans insist that this does not annul a preexisting 6-week abortion restriction enacted by the Ohio Legislature. They argue that such amendments cannot override inherent, divinely bestowed rights. The GOP's stance is extreme yet predictable, as they seek to override the electorate's clear decision, reaffirming policies that Ohioans have decisively rejected. Upcoming legislative proposals in Ohio aim to address these issues. Representative Jennifer Gross (R-West Chester) condemns the alleged foreign financial influence in the election, while Representative Bill Dean (R-Xenia) criticizes the amendment’s broad and unspecified language. Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) emphasizes advocating for the unborn, and Representative Beth Lear (R-Galena) echoes the sentiment that no amendment can supersede intrinsic rights. Ohio lawmakers are considering strategies to limit judicial authority over this contested ballot measure. They plan to review existing laws, taking into account public opinions and expert legal advice.