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Gabriela Resto-Montero

    Latest articles by Gabriela Resto-Montero

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    Illinois affirms the “fundamental right” to abortion by passing a new billIllinois affirms the “fundamental right” to abortion by passing a new bill
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    The bill repeals Illinois laws that placed restrictions on abortion, and is expected to be signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

    By Gabriela Resto-Montero
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    Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez returns to bartending in support of a $15 minimum wageRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez returns to bartending in support of a $15 minimum wage
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    The Congress member served up food and drinks to advocate for raising the minimum wage from $2.13 an hour.

    By Gabriela Resto-Montero
    World Politics
    French special forces rescue hostages in a deadly Burkina Faso raidFrench special forces rescue hostages in a deadly Burkina Faso raid
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    Two French citizens, a South Korean woman, and an American woman were rescued.

    By Gabriela Resto-Montero
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    Rudy Giuliani cancels Ukraine trip amid criticism he’s courting election interferenceRudy Giuliani cancels Ukraine trip amid criticism he’s courting election interference
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    The president’s lawyer wants Ukrainian officials to investigate a call Joe Biden made about corruption.

    By Gabriela Resto-Montero
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    Trump asked Don McGahn to publicly state he didn’t obstruct justice. McGahn refused.Trump asked Don McGahn to publicly state he didn’t obstruct justice. McGahn refused.
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    Trump’s request to have McGahn remove Robert Muller was listed as potential obstruction of justice in the Mueller report.

    By Gabriela Resto-Montero
    World Politics
    Cyclone Kenneth leads to 5 deaths and dangerous floods in MozambiqueCyclone Kenneth leads to 5 deaths and dangerous floods in Mozambique
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    Rescuers struggled to evacuate people living in the flooded city of Pemba.

    By Gabriela Resto-Montero
    Politics
    Joe Biden wins some early congressional support, but former colleagues see challenges aheadJoe Biden wins some early congressional support, but former colleagues see challenges ahead
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    Rep. Cedric Richmond makes the case for Biden, but House Majority Whip James Clyburn says there’s a lot of race left to run.

    By Gabriela Resto-Montero
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    Stephen Moore is not worried about his Fed board confirmationStephen Moore is not worried about his Fed board confirmation
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    Moore believes he will be confirmed despite questions over sexist columns he has written.

    By Gabriela Resto-Montero
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    New York’s attorney general opens investigation into the NRA as its president steps downNew York’s attorney general opens investigation into the NRA as its president steps down
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    Letitia James launches the investigation as infighting plagues the NRA’s executive ranks.

    By Gabriela Resto-Montero
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    Victims identified in the Chabad of Poway shootingVictims identified in the Chabad of Poway shooting
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    A woman died protecting a rabbi. Three other people were injured.

    By Gabriela Resto-Montero