Aug 05 Idea of Democrats funding anti-abortion candidates draws ire By Bill Barrow and David Crary, Associated Press The head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee suggested his group might help fund candidates who didn't support abortion rights. Continue reading
Jul 29 Two federal decisions affect abortion clinics in Arkansas By Kamala Kelkar Abortion clinics in Arkansas made gains in one federal case and hit a severe setback in another. Continue reading
Jul 24 In Texas, legal battle over abortion law hangs over special legislative session By Alison Thoet Planned Parenthood and other groups are seeking to block a new abortion law in Texas that is set to take effect in September. Continue reading
May 15 Watch 6:15 Trump administration expands limits on foreign aid over abortion services By PBS News Hour President Trump majorly expanded the so-called "Mexico City policy" -- or as critics call it, the "gag rule" -- in a new executive order Monday. The rule has blocked international assistance to any programs that mention or provide abortions. In… Continue watching
May 06 Iowa Supreme Court halts part of state's new abortion restrictions By Michael D. Regan A legal challenge disputed the Iowa law's three-day waiting period and a stipulation that women must make an additional clinical appointment before receiving an abortion. Continue reading
Apr 25 State lawmakers rush to protect funding for Planned Parenthood By Lev Facher, STAT As the White House and Republican-led Congress take aim at federal funding for health providers like Planned Parenthood that offer abortion services, some state lawmakers may step in to fill the breach. Continue reading
Apr 13 Trump allowing states to block some Planned Parenthood money By Associated Press President Donald Trump has signed legislation that lets states withhold federal family planning funds from Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 6:03 Murray: 'Nuclear' option on Gorsuch is Republicans' choice By PBS News Hour Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss why she opposes Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch and blames Republicans for using the “nuclear” option to end the filibuster for high court confirmations, plus Rep. Devin Nunes’ stepping… Continue watching
Apr 04 In Missouri, hospitals must choose: abortions for high-risk pregnancies or family planning funds By Durrie Bouscaren, St. Louis Public Radio Federal law already prevents Medicaid from reimbursing providers for most abortions. Missouri’s new measure rejects $8.3 million in federal funds for the women’s health program, allowing the state to block state funds for other family planning services from going to… Continue reading
Mar 21 Watch 19:56 Did senators get enough substance on Gorsuch's views? By PBS News Hour It was an all-day interrogation for Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, who fended off Democratic efforts to ferret out his views on hot-button issues. Judy Woodruff takes a close look at the day’s proceedings with Marcia Coyle of the National… Continue watching