• Texas women testify in lawsuit claiming abortion restrictions put their lives in jeopardy

    Texas women testify in lawsuit claiming abortion restrictions put their lives in jeopardy

    Jul 20, 2023 10:45 PM EDT

    ... nbsp; So those are two pieces of data that we have now.   Stephanie Sy:  It is certainly a case that may have impacts within Texas and beyond. We will continue to watch it.    Sarah Varney, thank you so much for your reporting.    Sarah Varney:  Thank you.   

  • Iowa Republicans pass ban on most abortions after 6 weeks

    Iowa Republicans pass ban on most abortions after 6 weeks

    Jul 12, 2023 10:35 PM EDT

    ... limit travel outside of these states for women under 18 and for adults as well? Geoff Bennett: Sarah Varney is senior correspondent for KFF Health News, and Erin Murphy is Des Moines bureau chief for The Gazette. Our thanks to you both. Sarah Varney: Thanks, Geoff. Erin Murphy: Thank you.

  • Appeals court hears arguments in case over access to mifepristone

    Appeals court hears arguments in case over access to mifepristone

    May 17, 2023 10:50 PM EDT

    ... has compiled, I think you see why this has potentially such enormous ramifications, far beyond even the enormous mifepristone-specific ramifications of this one case.   Geoff Bennett:  Steve Vladeck and Sarah Varney, thank you both for your analysis and your reporting. Appreciate it.    Stephen Vladeck:  Thank you.   

  • Idaho criminalizes helping minors travel out of state to get an abortion

    Idaho criminalizes helping minors travel out of state to get an abortion

    May 05, 2023 10:35 PM EDT

    Sarah Varney:  That's why, Eastlund says, forcing vulnerable teens to tell a parent can put them in danger.    Karl Eastlund:  It's going to make it harder for patients who need care of the most to actually get the care that they deserve and need.    Sarah Varney ...

  • Idaho's strict abortion laws create uncertainty for OB-GYNs in the state

    Idaho's strict abortion laws create uncertainty for OB-GYNs in the state

    May 01, 2023 10:30 PM EDT

    ... breaking the law, and I had not actually done anything wrong, I could still have to go through the court system and go to court. Sarah Varney: She says there's an atmosphere of fear and distrust at many Texas hospitals. Dr. Sarah Villarreal: I had a patient who I ...

  • Mifepristone ruling is latest in series of moves to curb abortion access

    Mifepristone ruling is latest in series of moves to curb abortion access

    Apr 08, 2023 09:40 PM EDT

    ... both in the state but then obviously, with these two court rulings this week, you see that there's also a lot of activity in the federal justice system as well. Ali Rogin: Sarah Varney with Kaiser Health News, thank you so much.Sarah Varney: Oh, it's my pleasure.

  • Federal judge in Texas hears case that could overturn FDA approval of abortion pills

    Federal judge in Texas hears case that could overturn FDA approval of abortion pills

    Mar 15, 2023 10:45 PM EDT

    ... wants to deliver to these plaintiffs if he rules in their favor. So it could come as early as this evening or it could come within the next couple of weeks. Geoff Bennett: Sarah Varney is senior correspondent for Kaiser Health News. Sarah, thanks so much. Sarah Varney: Thanks, Geoff.

  • Texas judge's ruling on birth control threatens a nationwide program for minors

    Texas judge's ruling on birth control threatens a nationwide program for minors

    Mar 07, 2023 11:35 PM EDT

    Victoria Robledo: Let me see. Sarah Varney: Victoria and Richard Robledo now live across the Texas border in Clovis, New Mexico. Had you not been able to get birth control when you were teenagers, would you have not had sex? (LAUGHTER) Victoria Robledo: Absolutely not. (LAUGHTER) Sarah Varney: Victoria says ...

  • Walgreens ends sale of abortion drug in some GOP-controlled states where it remains legal

    Walgreens ends sale of abortion drug in some GOP-controlled states where it remains legal

    Mar 03, 2023 11:50 PM EDT

    ... concerned that, if he were to rule in favor of this Christian legal organization, that mifepristone would disappear off the market in every state in the country. Amna Nawaz: Sarah Varney, senior health correspondent for Kaiser Health News, joining us tonight.Sarah, good to see you. Sarah Varney: Thanks, Amna.

  • Abortion pills become latest battleground over reproductive rights

    Abortion pills become latest battleground over reproductive rights

    Feb 23, 2023 11:30 PM EDT

    ... that that is banned could really turn a lot of people away from not only having a medication abortion, but abortion care in general. Sarah Varney: A decision in the case could come as soon as this Friday. For the "PBS NewsHour" and Kaiser Health News, I'm Sarah Varney ...