Brain-dead woman must carry fetus to birth because of abortion ban, family says
Georgia's "heartbeat law" is among the restrictive abortion statutes that have been put in place in many conservative states.
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Missouri lawmakers seek to repeal abortion-rights amendment approved by voters
Six months after Missouri voters approved an abortion-rights amendment, Republican state lawmakers seek to repeal it and instead ban most abortions with exceptions for rape and incest.
What Pope Leo XIV has posted on social media about politics, Trump administration
Hints as to what postures Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, might take on some of the most controversial issues roiling the U.S. may come from his recent activity on social media.
Trump wants abortion pill lawsuit dismissed
The Trump administration is urging a federal district court to toss out a lawsuit that challenges the Food and Drug Administration's actions expanding access to the widely used abortion pill mifepristone. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more.
Trump administration urges judge to toss states' lawsuit over abortion pill
The Trump administration said a lawsuit involving the abortion pill mifepristone that was brought by three GOP-led states should be dismissed.
Judge sides with Catholic employers on worker's abortions, fertility care
More than 9,000 Catholic employers don't need to abide by federal regulations protecting workers who seek abortions and fertility treatments under a ruling by a federal judge in North Dakota.
Fewer women left their states to get abortions in 2024, survey finds
Fewer people crossed state lines to obtain abortions in 2024 than a year earlier, a Guttmacher Institute survey has found. The number of abortions in clinics rose slightly, the survey shows.
U.K. anti-abortion activist convicted of breaching ban on clinic protests
A British anti-abortion rights activist whose case caught the Trump administration's attention has been fined for breaching a "buffer zone" law.
Jailed for Abortion in El Salvador
At a moment when Roe v. Wade appears more vulnerable than ever to legal challenges, this half-hour documentary goes to El Salvador, where harsh laws offer a glimpse into what an abortion ban can look like. For more than 20 years, El Salvador's constitution has prohibited the procedure, and more than 140 women have been incarcerated, many of whom say they were wrongfully convicted after suffering a miscarriage. CBS News reporter Kate Smith investigates, and finds one rural family whose story could force the country to loosen its ban.
Midwife charged with providing illegal abortions
A certified nurse midwife and a medical assistant were both charged this week with performing illegal abortions and practicing without a medical license. The midwife operated three unlicensed clinics near Houston, Texas, prosecutors said. A birth center owner who employed the midwife spoke to Janet Shamlian about the case.
Husband says Texas abortion law led to pregnant wife's death
Between 2019 and 2022, the maternal mortality rate in Texas increased 56% after the state outlawed abortions.
Husband blames Texas abortion law for wife's death
Republican legislators in Texas have introduced a bill to clarify state abortion law after some doctors feared actions they might take to save the life of a pregnant woman could subject them to prosecution. A Texas man believes that fear led to his wife's death. Janet Shamlian reports.
Allegations against Houston midwife
A midwife and a medical assistant were arrested for allegedly performing illegal abortions and operating unlicensed clinics in the greater-Houston area, according to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. CBS News reporter Karen Hua is following the story.
Texas midwife, assistant arrested for providing illegal abortions, state AG says
Paxton said that Maria "Dr. Maria" Rojas is a known midwife in Northwest Houston and was taken into custody in Waller County.
Texas midwife arrested on abortion charges
Texas has made what appears to be its first arrest under the state's controversial abortion law. CBS News correspondent Michael George has more.
Alan Simpson, former Wyoming senator, dies at 93
Former Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming died Friday at the age of 93. Simpson was from a bygone era: A conservative who supported gay rights and said abortion was so personal men shouldn't even have a vote on it.
Louisiana woman pleads not guilty to felony in historic abortion case
A Louisiana woman accused of getting abortion pills from a New York doctor and giving them to her daughter to end a pregnancy has pleaded not guilty to a felony.
DOJ dropping abortion case against Idaho
The Justice Department has moved to end its lawsuit against Idaho over the state's strict abortion ban. The case was brought by the Biden-era DOJ and sought to protect the right to abortions during emergencies. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has a look at the case.
Trump administration expected to seek to let Idaho enforce strict abortion ban
The Trump administration has signaled it will move in court to let Idaho enforce its strict abortion ban, a dramatic reversal from the Biden administration's stand.
Abortion state laws clash
Dr. Margaret Carpenter, who legally practices in New York, is fighting extradition after Louisiana officials charged her for mailing abortion pills. As restrictive state laws clash with legal protections, Gov. Kathy Hochul vows to defend providers under New York's new "shield law." Julie F. Kay, a human rights attorney who successfully argued against Ireland's abortion ban, joins "CBS Mornings Plus."
CBS News' Jan Crawford on "The Takeout"
CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins Major Garrett on this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss the current atmosphere surrounding the Supreme Court in the wake of a leaked draft opinion about potentially overturning Roe v. Wade, and how the justices' decision could affect the future of abortion rights in the U.S.
Marjorie Dannenfelser on "The Takeout"
Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss how her views on abortion rights shifted and what she wants to see happen with laws in the U.S. in wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned.
Cecile Richards on "The Takeout"
Cecile Richards, the former head of Planned Parenthood and co-chair of the American Bridge 21st Century super PAC, joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss the fallout from the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the future of abortion rights in the U.S. and the potential impact on the midterm elections.
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GOP Senator Tuberville blocks military promotions due to abortion policy; Norovirus outbreaks surge on cruise ships.
Trump deploys National Guard to D.C., takes control of police in crime crackdown
President Trump said that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and that the federal government has taken control of the D.C. police.
Trump names new BLS head after firing old commissioner amid weak jobs report
President Trump announced E.J. Antoni as his nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Monday, after he fired the former commissioner earlier this month and blamed her for a weaker-than-expected jobs report
Explosions at U.S. Steel Clairton plant kill 2 and injure 10, officials say
Two workers died and at least 10 people were injured after multiple explosions at the U.S. Steel Clairton plant.
Trump delays China tariff hike for another 90 days
President Trump has extended a temporary truce in the U.S.-China trade war, preventing tariffs on China from leaping to at least 80%.
3 dead, suspect in custody after shooting at Target in Austin
Three people were killed and a suspect was arrested after a shooting at a Target store parking lot in North Austin, police said.
Tropical Storm Erin forms, could become Atlantic's first hurricane this season
Tropical Storm Erin could strengthen to become the Atlantic's first hurricane of the season.
Trump says he'll know if Putin wants peace with Ukraine soon into meeting
President Trump says he expects to know quickly if a deal can be made with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to halt the war in Ukraine.
Judge declines to unseal grand jury material in Ghislaine Maxwell case
A federal judge on Monday denied a request from the Trump administration to unseal grand jury material in the case of Ghislaine Maxwell.
Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif and 4 team members killed in Gaza
Israel's military targeted and killed five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza on Sunday, including Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif.