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April 21, 2023

Veterans Affairs medical facilities to continue to provide taxpayer funded abortions after close Senate vote

The resolution put forth by Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville to stop the VA from providing taxpayer-funded abortions at its medical facilities failed to advance for a final vote, 48-51.

April 21, 2023

Oregon secures 3-year supply of abortion drug mifepristone

Gov. Tina Kotek wants Oregon to stockpile three years’ worth of mifepristone, America’s most used abortion drug, in preparation of a court ruling that could restrict access to it.

April 20, 2023

American Medical Association president calls abortion pill ruling 'most brazen attack on Americans' health'

American Medical Association president Jack Resnick, Jr. attacked a recent injunction by a U.S. district judge against the FDA's approval of the abortion pill mifepristone.

April 20, 2023

Major pro-life group threatens to oppose Trump candidacy over 'morally indefensible' abortion position

Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, a major pro-life group, ripped former President Donald Trump over his belief that abortion law should be decided at the state level.

April 20, 2023

Maine jury rules in favor of $1B plan connecting US grid to Canadian hydropower

Maine jurors sided with developers in a complicated case determining whether they had a right to proceed with a project approved by regulators but rebuked by voters.

April 20, 2023

Oklahoma court upholds Richard Glossip’s murder conviction

An Oklahoma appeals court made the decision to uphold the murder conviction of death row inmate Richard Glossip. Glossip is accused of a 1997 murder-for-hire that killed his ex-boss.

April 20, 2023

Chief Justice Roberts asked to testify in Senate on Supreme Court ethics amid Thomas controversy

Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin invited Chief Justice John Roberts to testify on Supreme Court ethics rules amid controversy surrounding Justice Clarence Thomas' vacations.

April 20, 2023

Pro-life groups praise Mississippi for 8 new 'culture of life' laws

Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed eight pro-life bills into law Wednesday that will strengthen the state's foster care system, speed up adoptions and provide resources to pregnant women.

April 20, 2023

Small New Mexico city challenges new state law that guarantees abortion access

After Democratic Gov. Grisham enacted a bill blocking city governments from adopting abortion restrictions, the small city of Eunice has filed a lawsuit to challenge the new law.

April 20, 2023

Nevada Senate advances bill protecting residents seeking out-of-state abortions

A bill strengthening abortion protections for in-state providers and out-of-state abortion patients was approved in the Nevada Senate Wednesday.