Top Democrats disagree on including Hyde Amendment in economic bill
CNN
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, said Sunday she would not support a sweeping economic bill if it includes the Hyde Amendment, adding another complicating factor to the ongoing negotiations among Democrats as they hash out details for the massive spending bill.
The Hyde Amendment blocks federal funds from being used for most abortions except in cases of rape, incest or when the woman's life is in danger.
Her comments on CNN's "State of the Union" come after West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin -- a crucial Democratic vote in the 50-50 Senate -- said last week the Hyde Amendment's inclusion would be necessary for a package to have his support.
When prosecutors make their final pitch Tuesday to a New York jury for why they should convict Donald Trump of a slew of business crimes, they’ll face the burdensome task of weaving together weeks of testimony and evidence they say proves the former president committed felonies to help his 2016 campaign.