Aug 19 Planned Parenthood leaves federal family planning program to avoid Trump rule By David Crary, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The Trump administration's family planning rule is part of a series of efforts to remake government policy on reproductive health. Continue reading
Jul 22 Federal judge hears challenge to Arkansas abortion laws By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press The clinic director of Little Rock Family Planning Services said during a hearing that the facility has only one physician who complies with the requirement that doctors performing abortions be board-certified or board-eligible in obstetrics and gynecology. Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch 5:08 News Wrap: Esper criticizes Turkey for purchase of Russian-made air defenses In our news wrap Tuesday, Army Sec. Mark Esper criticized Turkey’s purchase of Russian-made air defenses during his Senate confirmation hearing for defense secretary. Esper called the NATO ally’s decision “very disappointing.” Also, federally funded family planning clinics can no… Continue watching
Jul 16 Planned Parenthood president forced out after 8 months By David Crary, Associated Press Dr. Leana Wen said the board ended her employment at a secret meeting. Continue reading
Jul 16 Trump abortion rule seen as blow against Planned Parenthood By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Taxpayer-funded family planning clinics must stop referring women for abortions immediately, the Trump administration says, declaring it will begin enforcing a new regulation hailed by religious conservatives and denounced by medical organizations and women's rights groups. Continue reading
Jul 08 WATCH: Secretary of State Pompeo unveils creation of human rights commission By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The commission is part of the Trump administration's review the role of human rights in American foreign policy and is expected to elevate concerns about religious freedom and abortion. Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch 6:47 After outcry, Alabama DA decides not to prosecute woman for endangering fetus More than 35 U.S. states have laws classifying a fetus as a victim in a homicide or an assault. Those laws can result in criminal charges against pregnant women, as highlighted by a recent Alabama case involving a woman whose… Continue watching
Jul 03 Judge blocks Ohio abortion law, allowing clinics to remain open By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press The ruling by U.S. District Judge Michael Barrett halts enforcement of the so-called heartbeat bill law that opponents argued would effectively ban the procedure. That's because a fetal heartbeat can be detected as early as six weeks into pregnancy, before… Continue reading
Jun 28 Lawsuit seeks to block Georgia law that bans most abortions By Kate Brumback, Associated Press The so-called heartbeat law bans abortion once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, which can occur as early as six weeks into a pregnancy, before many women know they're pregnant. Continue reading
Jun 21 Missouri denies license for state’s only abortion clinic By Associated Press The St. Louis Planned Parenthood affiliate can continue to perform the procedure for now as a court case proceeds. Continue reading