Texas cuts off Planned Parenthood from Medicaid funding
A letter from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Office was released Monday stating that the organization is believed to be “no longer capable of performing medical services in a professionally competent, safe, legal, and ethical manner.” The announcement cited the recent undercover videos as evidence. Click here to learn about the announcement and its potential effects.

Political Update:
Jim Webb drops out of the Democratic presidential primary
Webb announced that he will no longer pursue a Democratic bid and instead may look for a possible bid as an independent candidate Tuesday afternoon. When Webb first entered the race he was seen as a long-shot candidate. This decision narrows the already-small Democratic primary field. Click here to learn more about Webb and his decision.

Paul Ryan to run for House Speaker under certain conditions
Ryan announced Tuesday night that he would run if Republicans agree to his requests, explaining that now is a critical time for Republicans to unite. Ryan is set to make his decision by Friday. Click here to learn more about the announcement.