BEES!

A new abortion ban takes effect in Florida, limiting abortions after 6 weeks, while the Arizona Senate repeals a near-total abortion ban dating back to 1864. The Federal Reserve maintains its benchmark rate amidst inflation concerns. The United Methodist Church reverses a 40-year ban on LGBTQ clergy in a historic vote. GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announces plans to force a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson over government funding and foreign aid disputes. President Biden cancels $6 billion in student loans for Art Institutes attendees due to fraudulent practices. A North Carolina family discovers over 50,000 bees in their toddler's bedroom walls. Prosecutors schedule a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein in Manhattan following the overturning of his 2020 rape conviction. The Bulletin Brief: Florida’s abortion ban takes effect while Arizona’s is repealed (AP, NBC) Federal Reserve rates hold steady (CBS, Reuters) United Methodist Church repeals ban on LGBTQ clergy (CNN, CBS) Greene to force vote on House speaker (CNN) Art Institute students to receive $6 billion in loan forgiveness (AP) Monster in the closet? More like bees in the wall (Guardian) September retrial sought for Weinstein (AP)