Abortion battle spurs early voter surge for Ohio special election next week
Ohio Republicans set in motion a summer special election over a ballot measure that would make it more difficult for voters to pass state constitutional amendments.
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Indiana near-total abortion ban seems set to take effect
The state's six abortion clinics have stopped providing them in anticipation, even as a petition before the state's high court seeks to put the ban on hold.
GOP megadonor pours millions into effort to hinder Ohio abortion amendment
Illinois megadonor Richard Uihlein was the top donor backing a special election ballot measure aimed at stopping a constitutional amendment on abortion in Ohio.
Texas women testify in lawsuit on state abortion laws
"I don't feel safe to have children in Texas anymore," said one Texas woman who testified about the effect of the state's abortion law on her failed pregnancy.
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Second abortion allegation against Herschel Walker; Kanye West escorted out of Skechers office in Los Angeles.
Judge blocks Iowa's 6-week abortion ban, for now
Judge's ruling means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law's constitutionality.
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Leaked Supreme Court draft opinion would overturn Roe v. Wade; Tornadoes rip through Oklahoma
Face The Nation: Swisher, McCaul, Sullivan
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...podcast host Kara Swisher tells "Face the Nation" that amid the Hollywood strikes, the real issue is the shift to streaming, Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas tells "Face the Nation" that although the National Defense Authorization Act only received four Democrat votes in the House due to GOP-added restrictions on abortion, he believes it will ultimately be a "bipartisan bill", and Jake Sullivan tells "Face the Nation" that "we have indicated to North Korea that we're prepared to sit down and talk without preconditions about their nuclear program."
Rep. McCaul: NDAA will ultimately be a "bipartisan bill"
Most House Democrats refused to vote for the bill after it included an amendment that bans the Pentagon from covering travel expenses for service members seeking abortions out of state.
McCaul: NDAA will be "bipartisan bill"
Republican Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas, the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, tells "Face the Nation" that although the National Defense Authorization Act only received four Democrat votes in the House due to GOP-added restrictions on abortion, he believes it will ultimately be a "bipartisan bill."
Iowa's 6-week abortion ban signed into law, but faces legal challenges
A state judge is expected to rule next week on a request from Planned Parenthood and other abortion rights group to temporarily halt the ban.
GOP, Dem strategists on abortion bans
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is set to sign a 6-week abortion ban into law at an evangelical forum on Friday where multiple 2024 GOP presidential candidates will be in attendance. Also in attendance, will be former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, who will question the candidates on stage. Republican strategist Maura Gillespie and Democratic strategist Jonathan Kott joined CBS News to discuss the abortion legislation and the event.
Iowa governor to sign 6-week abortion ban
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is expected to sign a new abortion bill into law Friday, during an evangelical forum that several 2024 Republican presidential candidates plan to attend. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Des Moines.
Defense bill's passage threatened by abortion amendment
Democrats vowed to oppose the defense bill if it includes an amendment that bars the Pentagon from paying for abortion-related expenses.
Iowa's 6-week abortion ban challenged
Abortion providers in Iowa filed a lawsuit challenging a bill banning the procedure at six weeks of pregnancy. This comes as more than a dozen other states have passed similar bans since last year's reversal of Roe v. Wade. Laura Kusisto, a national legal affairs reporter at The Wall Street Journal, joined CBS News to talk about the situation.
Sen. Tuberville blocks military promotions
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is defending his block of all senior military promotions over his objections to a Pentagon policy on abortion access. Tuberville has blocked more than 250 promotions, including the heads of the armed services. David Martin reports from the Pentagon.
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2024 Republican candidates at odds over abortion pill
The Supreme Court has so far preserved access to the abortion medication mifepristone, a divisive issue for many Republicans running for president in 2024.
Iowa lawmakers pass 6-week abortion ban in special session
Gov. Kim Reynolds said she'd sign the measure Friday. Abortion rights proponents were preparing to quickly challenge the ban in court.
Ohio man sentenced for rape of 10-year-old who traveled for abortion
The case drew national attention when the obstetrician-gynecologist who provided the procedure spoke about it with a reporter.
Indiana Supreme Court rules near-total abortion ban can take effect
The legislation — among the strictest in the nation — bans abortion except in cases of rape, incest, and to protect the life and physical health of the mother.
Biden says he's "not big on abortion," but Roe "got it right"
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, President Biden has directed his administration to protect access to abortion.
Where abortion access stands post-Dobbs
It's been one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, transforming abortion access nationwide. There is now a patchwork legal system in America as a result of the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. John Dickerson examines where abortion access stands state-by-state.
North Carolina governor on abortion law
In the last few days, North Carolina Republicans rolled out adjustments to a new law set to take effect Saturday that bans most abortions in the state after 12 weeks, including clarification that medication abortions also are allowed up until 12 weeks. Democratic legislators say the changes are meant to thwart a federal lawsuit filed last week. North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper joins "America Decides" to discuss the future of abortion rights in his state.
New York to protect doctors for out-of-state telehealth abortion visits
The law specifically aims to protect New York doctors who use telehealth systems to prescribe abortion pills for patients in states where abortion is banned.
Face The Nation: Sullivan, Escobar, McCain
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan and U.S. national security correspondent David Martin join "Face the Nation" to discuss the Wagner march toward Moscow, Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar of Texas tells "Face the Nation" that 80% of Americans do not agree on overturning Roe v. Wade, and Cindy McCain, the executive director of the World Food Programme, tells "Face the Nation" that "starvation and famine" are real risks for vulnerable populations abroad if Russia doesn't extend an agreement to allow Ukraine to export grain.
Texas House passes GOP redistricting plan after weeks-long standoff
The measure now goes to the Senate, after Democrats returned from a quorum-breaking walkout. Republicans aim to reshape the state's congressional maps.
California Supreme Court declines to stop Newsom's redistricting plan
The California Supreme Court cleared the way for Democrats to move forward with a plan to redraw congressional districts Thursday.
Hurricane Erin starts moving away from North Carolina coastline
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
Fed Chair Powell faces delicate balancing act in upcoming Jackson Hole speech
Jerome Powell will address the state of the U.S. economy — and perhaps offer hints about interest rates — in a closely watched speech this week. Here's what to expect.
Abbott targets Texas lawmakers who flee state to block votes
New agenda items include penalties for lawmakers who flee the state, pharmacy access to Ivermectin, and a groundwater study in East Texas.
Gabbard cutting Director of National Intelligence staff by roughly 40%
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is slashing her office's staff by roughly 40% — the latest major Trump-era change slated for the intelligence agency.
Menendez brothers continue bid toward freedom with parole hearings on tap
Erik and Lyle Menendez face separate California parole board hearings this week after spending decades in prison for the 1989 killings of their parents in Beverly Hills.
Flying object that crashed in Poland was a Russian drone, Polish officials say
Poland's defense minister accused Russia of provoking NATO during a crucial moment, as peace talks over the war in neighboring Ukraine are underway.
Judge Frank Caprio, known for his compassion in court, dies at 88
Judge Frank Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court, died following a bout with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement posted to social media.