Trump, Mia Love, and Abortion
If Trump wanted to "solve" abortion, he'd want people like Mia Love around.
Rachael Larimore is a journalist and editor who served as managing editor of The Weekly Standard during its final years. She contributed news coverage and commentary on a wide range of topics, from breaking news events to politics and culture. She has also held editorial roles at Slate and other publications.
If Trump wanted to "solve" abortion, he'd want people like Mia Love around.
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Four assistant college basketball coaches are among 10 people arrested on federal charges as the result of a wide-sweeping bribery and corruption investigation carried out by the U.S. attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York.
Editor's note: This piece has been updated to reflect developing news.