Record setting Hurricane Idalia slams Florida, ACLU challenges Indiana law on gender surgery for prisoners, and voters' low favorability ratings for potential Biden-Trump rematch.
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Hurricane Idalia hits Florida as a Category 3 storm, causing widespread flooding and leaving over half a million Floridians without power.
The ACLU of Indiana filed a lawsuit challenging an Indiana law that prevents the use of taxpayer money for gender transition surgery for prisoners, sparking a debate on medical necessity and the use of taxpayer funds.
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Hurricane Adalia pummels Florida with record-breaking strength
Hurricane Adalia hits Florida as a Category 3 storm, bringing winds over 100 miles per hour and causing widespread flooding. It is the strongest storm to hit Florida's Big Bend region in over 125 years, leaving many seaside towns underwater. Despite evacuation orders, some residents chose to stay behind. Over half a million Floridians were left without power, but quick response from Governor Ron DeSantis mobilizing National Guardsmen and Electric Linemen helped restore power to nearly a quarter million homes.
ACLU fights for taxpayer-funded gender transition surgery for a convicted child murderer in Indiana
The ACLU of Indiana filed a lawsuit demanding taxpayers pay for gender transition surgery for inmate Jonathan Richardson, a convicted child murderer. Richardson was diagnosed with gender dysphoria while in prison and the ACLU argues that gender surgery is a medical necessity. The lawsuit challenges an Indiana law that prevents the use of taxpayer money for sexual reassignment surgery for prisoners. The Office of Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita opposes the suit, stating that taxpayers do not want their money used for such surgeries.
2020 Presidential rematch between Biden and Trump remains highly competitive
Polls show that a potential rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump is neck and neck, with Americans almost evenly divided between the two candidates. Despite the four indictments against Trump, he remains competitive, even leading in some polls. The indictments have not had a significant impact on Trump's support among Republicans, although the views of independent voters have shifted. Additionally, the Hunter Biden scandal has damaged Biden's favorability, with a majority of Americans believing that Hunter probably did something illegal. Both candidates also face challenges with their favorability ratings and voter enthusiasm.
Record setting Hurricane Idalia slams Florida, the ACLU is challenging a law in Indiana keeping a male prisoner from getting gender transitioning surgery, and where do voters stand right now on the potential Biden-Trump rematch? Get the facts first with Morning Wire.
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