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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union address on Tuesday. He is expected to highlight domestic and foreign policy issues, like immigration crackdowns, widespread tariffs, military actions and more. Usually in attendance are members of Congress, Supreme Court justices, the President’s Cabinet and other top executives officials. But this time, several Democrats won't be going, including Kentucky's lone Democrat. Rep. Morgan McGarvey provided this statement Tuesday: "The State of the Union is a time to reflect on the state of our country, and when I do, I see our government unleashing unimaginable violence against...

With a 33-5 vote, the Senate [Ky.] moved forward with legislation that would require a woman seeking an abortion to receive an ultrasound of the fetus and consult with a physician face to face. “Fans of pro-choice legislation — if they continue to make the argument that a mother would feel shame or guilt … I believe that is a tacit agreement with me that that’s a life,” Westerfield said. The debate on the bill was brief with Sen. Reginald Thomas, D-Lexington, questioning the constitutionality — and the need — for the bill. “The vast majority of early termination of...