Abortion - Page 71

Supreme Court throws a curve ball in hearing on legality of abortion pills

March 28, 2024

Supreme Court throws a curve ball in hearing on legality of abortion pills

Two years after the overturning of Roe v. Wade in a majority-conservative bench, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the abortion pill Tuesday.

Fox News Poll: Record number say abortion should be legal

March 27, 2024

Fox News Poll: Record number say abortion should be legal

Nearly two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a record number of voters think abortion should be legal, with two-thirds favoring nationwide law guaranteeing access, according to a Fox News national survey.

New Jersey Democrat facing pressure to resign after mocking Easter online with drag, abortion references

March 27, 2024

New Jersey Democrat facing pressure to resign after mocking Easter online with drag, abortion references

Glen Rock, New Jersey, Councilwoman Paula Gilligan is facing calls to resign after she shared a post on social media mocking Easter with references to abortion and drag.

The latest front in the abortion wars: South Dakota makes a big change

March 27, 2024

The latest front in the abortion wars: South Dakota makes a big change

South Dakota enacts the first "Med Ed" bill in the country in an effort to end the confusion about the ability of doctors to provide emergency care to pregnant women.

Democrat wins Alabama special election considered bellwether on IVF, abortion before November

March 27, 2024

Democrat wins Alabama special election considered bellwether on IVF, abortion before November

Democrat Marilyn Lands defeated Republican Teddy Powell in a special election to represent Alabama House District 10 after centering her campaign on abortion and IVF issues.

Abortion pill use has spiked in recent years, new report reveals: ‘Substantial increase’

March 27, 2024

Abortion pill use has spiked in recent years, new report reveals: ‘Substantial increase’

The Guttmacher Institute, a research and policy group based in New York, says medication abortions made up 63% of all abortions in the U.S. in 2023. Experts shared insights on the data.

GOP Sen blasts Biden admin claiming abortion travel policy is essential to military readiness

March 26, 2024

GOP Sen blasts Biden admin claiming abortion travel policy is essential to military readiness

Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., is demanding data from the Department of Defense to justify its abortion travel policy's effect on military readiness following the receipt of data showing low usage.

Republicans largely quiet as Democrats hammer SCOTUS abortion pill challenge

March 26, 2024

Republicans largely quiet as Democrats hammer SCOTUS abortion pill challenge

Republicans were much less vocal than their Democratic counterparts on Tuesday as the Supreme Court heard arguments in a challenge to the FDA's regulations making it easier to access the abortion pill.

Pentagon releases data on controversial abortion travel policy for service members

March 26, 2024

Pentagon releases data on controversial abortion travel policy for service members

The Department of Defense on Tuesday released partial data for its policy that covered travel expenses for service members seeking an abortion.

Pro-life groups assail FDA for 'reckless disregard' in Supreme Court abortion pill case

March 26, 2024

Pro-life groups assail FDA for 'reckless disregard' in Supreme Court abortion pill case

Pro-life and pro-choice groups are sounding off after the Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could curb access to abortion medication.