The next state to pass a Texas-style abortion ban

Plus, China is battling an Omicon surge Idaho is the first state to pass a Texas-style abortion ban; China faces its worst coronavirus surge in two years. Tonight's Sentences was written by Jariel Arvin. TOP NEWS Idaho mimics Texas's abortion ban Mark Wallheiser/Getty Images - On Monday, Idaho Republicans passed a ban on abortions after six weeks — before many people know they are pregnant. It now heads to the desk of Republican Gov. Brad Little, who has approved restrictive abortion bills in the past. [[Associated Press / Keith Ridler](] - The bill states that any provider who performs an abortion after that time can be sued for at least $20,000 up to four years after the procedure. [[CNN / Jenn Silva](] - The policy echoes a similar anti-abortion law passed in Texas, SB 8, which allows a private citizen to sue anyone who helps a person get an abortion. Idaho’s ban restricts who can sue to the embryo’s father and potential siblings, grandparents, aunts, or uncles. [[Washington Post / Caroline Kitchener](] - Idaho’s bill provides exceptions for medical emergencies. It also provides exceptions for rape or incest, but the victim must make a report to the police and show the police report to the abortion doctor to avoid punishment. That could further limit access (since many such crimes go unreported.) [[The 19th News / Shefali Luthra](] - A number of other Republican-controlled state legislatures are also passing bills restricting abortions: Last week, for instance, Oklahoma’s Senate approved its own Texas-style ban, which is likely to clear the state House. [[Guardian / Gloria Oladipo](]  [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( China struggles to contain surging coronavirus cases - Tens of millions of people are under lockdown Tuesday as China faces its worst surge of the coronavirus pandemic in two years. [[BBC / Zubaidah Abdul Jalil and Annabelle Liang](] - Though case numbers are still fairly low by Western standards, the outbreak — fueled by highly transmissible omicron variants BA.1 and BA.2 — has caused big disruptions in China and could further imperil the global supply chain. [[Washington Post / Lily Kuo](] - Over 5,000 cases were reported on Tuesday, 4,000 of which were reported in Jilin province, a major industrial center. [[CNN / Jessie Yeung](] - To contain the surge, Chinese authorities have shuttered major cities and imposed strict controls at air and seaports on Tuesday. For now, factories in other parts of the country, remain operational. [[AP / Joe McDonald](] - With port controls leading to increasing delays and a growing number of companies, including those serving customers like Apple and Volkswagen, shutting down, the spike is expected to have knock-on effects for the automaker and electronics industries. [[NYT / Keith Bradsher](] MISCELLANEOUS The US Forest Service’s plan to combat wildfires in the West this summer is facing a major issue: hiring shortages linked to the great resignation. [[Politico / Ximena Bustillo](] - Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) said he opposes Sarah Bloom Raskin’s nomination for the Federal Reserve, citing concerns over her views on energy. In response, Bloom Raskin withdrew her candidacy. [[NPR / Scott Horsley](] - Strong winds caused a giant cruise ship carrying nearly 5,000 passengers and crew to run aground in the Dominican Republic. [[Al Jazeera](] - The White House on Tuesday proposed a regulation that would keep federal employers from considering an applicant’s past salary history as part of its efforts to close the gender and racial wage gap for federal employees. [[NBC / Rebecca Shabad](] VERBATIM “It creates an incredible cascade of risks for people who get abortions.” [Jennifer Allen, CEO of Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates, explains her concerns about Idaho’s bill / Washington Post]( LISTEN TO THIS Defunding Covid-19 The coronavirus pandemic isn’t over, but certain corners of Congress don’t want to spend a penny more on it. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel argues for $100 billion in new spending to fight Covid-19. [Listen now ▶]( Read more from Vox [What happened the last time high gas prices dominated US politics]( [The constitutional problem with Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill]( [The intricate literary layers of Drive My Car]( [The Stop Asian Hate movement is at a crossroads]( [Is booking Airbnbs really the best way to help Ukrainians?](  [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. Manage your [email preferences]( or [unsubscribe](param=sentences). If you value Vox’s unique explanatory journalism, support our work with a one-time or recurring [contribution](. View our [Privacy Notice]( and our [Terms of Service](. Vox Media, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Floor 12, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2022. All rights reserved.