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South Carolina considers near total abortion ban, no rape or incest exceptions

By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press

A small group of South Carolina lawmakers have given their approval to a near total abortion ban that does not include exceptions for pregnancies' caused by rape or incest.

Sen. Tim Scott discusses his new book ‘America, a Redemption Story’

The month of August has been full of surprises, from President Biden's recent legislative victories, to the overwhelming victory for abortion rights in Kansas and the FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago. But it's unclear if such events will influence the midterms.

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Nebraska woman charged with helping teenage daughter have abortion

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

The charges come after investigators uncovered Facebook messages in which the mother and daughter discussed using medication to end the approximately 24-week pregnancy.

Despite state efforts to protect abortion access, Asian Americans in Michigan still see obstacles

By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang

After the Roe ruling, advocates in Michigan and beyond are concerned about how the decision will affect the maternal and reproductive health care of Asian Americans, which is layered with cultural attitudes toward abortion and barriers to the procedure itself.

Biden administration, Eli Lilly condemn Indiana’s new abortion ban

By Ken Kusmer, Associated Press

The Biden administration and one of Indiana's largest employers have condemned the state's new ban on abortions, with the White House calling it another extreme attempt by Republicans to trample women's rights.

Brooks and Capehart on Democrats’ climate bill and critical primary elections

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including how Democrats are moving closer to passing a new climate and spending bill and a look at…

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Indiana House passes abortion ban, sends to Senate

By Arleigh Rodgers, Associated Press

Indiana House members on Friday advanced the near-total abortion ban 62-38 with limited exceptions, including in cases of rape and incest, and to protect the life and physical health of the mother.

Florida governor suspends Tampa prosecutor for pledging not to enforce abortion ban

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended the elected state prosecutor of Tampa for pledging not to enforce the state's new 15-week abortion ban and for supporting gender transition treatments for minors.

Kansans vote overwhelmingly to preserve abortion rights

By Ali Rogin

Voters in Kansas turned out in record numbers Tuesday and overwhelmingly rejected a proposed amendment that would have removed the right to an abortion from the state constitution and opened the door for the Republican-controlled legislature to pass restrictions or…

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Kansas voters resoundingly defend their access to abortion

By John Hanna, Margaret Stafford, Associated Press

Kansas voters have sent a resounding message about their desire to protect abortion rights by rejecting a measure that would have allowed the Republican-controlled Legislature to tighten abortion restrictions or ban the procedure outright.