U.S. Domestic News Highlights: Abortion Laws, Legal Battles, Surging Grocery Prices, and More

The summary includes key domestic news: Utah's Supreme Court paused an abortion ban, a panel recommended suspending Jeffrey Clark's law license, 'El Mayo' appeared in court, the FTC is investigating high grocery prices, new whistleblower program by DOJ, LGBT protections blocked in 26 states, Colorado wildfire, Trump's gag order appeal rejected, VP Harris praised Sheila Jackson Lee, and DOJ found Texas violated youth civil rights.

The latest U.S. domestic news covers significant developments: Utah's Supreme Court decided against reviving an abortion ban amid legal battles. A panel recommended suspending ex-Trump ally Jeffrey Clark's law license for alleged dishonesty. 'El Mayo' faced court on drug trafficking charges. The FTC will investigate high grocery prices, echoing concerns of the Biden administration.

In efforts to boost corporate accountability, the DOJ launched a new whistleblower program. LGBT protections in education remain blocked in 26 states following Supreme Court inaction. Tragic wildfire incidents in Colorado and California highlighted ongoing struggles against wildfires. A state appeals court upheld a gag order against Donald Trump in his hush money case.

Vice President Harris honored U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee for her contributions to justice and civil rights. The DOJ report condemned Texas for civil rights violations in juvenile detention centers.

(With inputs from agencies.)