Oklahoma lawmakers approve bill banning almost all abortions
The bill would prohibit all abortions, except to save the life of a pregnant woman or if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest that has been reported to law enforcement.
Abortion
Anti-abortion rights group leader accused of stalking doctor in San Francisco
Hurley serves as the leader of Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising, an anti-abortion group, the district attorney's office said.
Threats possible regarding abortion debate
The Department of Homeland Security is warning the U.S. could see increased violence because of the battle over abortion rights. A newly-obtained intelligence bulletin says domestic violent extremists are using abortion rights narratives to encourage violence against the government, religious groups, and reproductive healthcare providers. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge explains why officials fear the threat will increase as we approach the Supreme Court's decision.
DHS reports "significant" uptick in violent threats after Supreme Court opinion leak
The Department of Homeland Security said it has registered an uptick in threats against "reproductive healthcare personnel and facilities," as well as the Supreme Court and its justices.
Florida governor signs bill banning protesting outside of homes
Sending "unruly mobs" to private homes is "inappropriate," DeSantis said in a statement Monday.
Abortion rights activists march in D.C.
Thousands of pro-abortion-rights activists were expected to march through downtown D.C. Saturday, nearly two weeks after a leaked draft opinion revealed that the Supreme Court could reverse a decades-old legal precedent for abortion access. Christina Ruffini has more.
Woman shares personal experience with abortion
At 19 weeks pregnant, Minneapolis resident Emily Richter received the devastating news that her unborn daughter was diagnosed with a serious birth defect called anencephaly. Babies with this condition are likely to be stillborn or die shortly after death, as well as pose a risk of death for the birthing mother. Richter terminated the pregnancy and advocates for maintaining this form of care. Kate Raddatz has more.
Thousands gather for pro-abortion rights protests across U.S.
The rallies are in response to a leaked Supreme Court majority draft opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade.
Sen. Thune says Democrats are using issue of abortion "to distract"
The Republican senator voted against a Democratic-led bill to protect abortion access on the federal level after a draft.
Spain could soon allow menstrual leave
Spain could become the first Western country to allow three days of workplace leave per month for women who suffer from severe menstrual pain. The reform, which is part of a broader draft bill on reproductive health and abortion rights, could be approved at next Tuesday's Cabinet meeting.
Murder charge vs. women who have abortions yanked from Louisiana bill
House members voted 65-26 to totally revamp the legislation, which would have been the strictest anti-abortion rights measure in the nation. Its sponsor then withdrew it from consideration.
Could overturning Roe v. Wade threaten IVF?
The potential Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade could have repercussions for fertility treatments such as IVF. Dr. Stephanie Gustin, the medical director for the Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine in Nebraska, joins CBS News' Lilia Luciano to discuss.
Could the Supreme Court strip other rights?
After a draft Supreme Court opinion leaked indicating the justices voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision on abortion rights, some Democrats are concerned the court could strip away other rights, such as the right to same-sex marriage. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson spoke to CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about how realistic these concerns are.
Abortion bill fails in Senate
The Senate failed to advance a bill protecting abortion rights nationwide after Republicans opposed it. The Democratic-led effort to protect abortion access on the federal level comes after a draft Supreme Court majority opinion indicated the high court may overturn Roe v. Wade. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
What's next in abortion rights fight
After a bill to codify abortion rights failed in the Senate, Democrats in Congress believe the abortion debate will be a critical issue in the midterms. Republicans say they'll be able to campaign on this issue going into November. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle about what's next.
Woman sentenced to 30 years in prison for abortion in El Salvador
The woman had already been in pre-trial detention for two years following her arrest when she sought medical care in a public hospital.
Senate fails to codify abortion rights
The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court will meet Thursday for the first time since the leak last week of a draft majority opinion indicating that the high court may overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision on abortion rights. Democrats failed to get the 60 Senate votes needed to advance legislation protecting abortion access across the country. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Biden visits Illinois as inflation remains high
President Biden went to Illinois on Wednesday to support farmers and agriculture. Inflation remains high across the nation, and Mr. Biden cited Russia's war in Ukraine as one of the reasons in his remarks on Wednesday. CBS News Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett from Chicago to discuss the president's visit.
Senate blocks bill that would protect abortion access
Senate Democrats fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance the Women's Health Protection Act to enshrine abortion protections into federal law. Sen. Joe Manchin was the only Democrat to side with Republicans against the legislation. Nikole Killion reports.
Senate Democrats fall short on abortion rights
Senate Republicans block a bill that would have protected the right to abortion under federal law if Roe v. Wade is overturned. President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris has urged its passage. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "Red and Blue" from Capitol Hill where she watched events unfold, and discusses what this means.
Senate votes on abortion rights bill
Vice President Kamala Harris is overseeing Wednesday's Senate vote on codifying abortion rights into federal law. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns explains the vote's significance.
Democrats push to codify abortion rights
The Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on whether to codify abortion rights into federal law. The bill is expected to fail with Democrats falling short of the 60 votes they need to break a Republican filibuster. CBS News Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns discusses why Democrats are pushing forward with the vote anyway.
Demand for abortion pills expected to rise
Medication abortions accounted for 54% of all abortions in the U.S. in 2020, up from about 24% in 2011, according to data from the Guttmacher Institute. A recent article in USA Today outlines the reasons behind this increase, and how demand stands to grow even more if Roe v. Wade is overturned. The author of that piece, national correspondent Elizabeth Weise, joined CBS News to discuss the rise in abortion pill use.
Inflation and abortion dominate politics
President Biden speaks on how his administration is fighting inflation, while the politics of abortion continues to be at the forefront. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join "Red and Blue" to discuss.
5/9: Red and Blue
Biden signs bill to streamline Ukraine aid; Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper discusses Trump and the GOP
Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be deported to Uganda, official says
The Trump administration may try to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda days after he was released from pre-trial detention, according to a DHS official.
Why utility bills are rapidly rising in some states
Residential electricity rates are expected to increase by as much as 18% in the next few years, according to the Energy Information Administration.
Abbott says he will approve contentious GOP redistricting bill
The Texas Senate approved the measure after a heated debate, marking a major step in a mid-decade redistricting effort backed by President Trump.
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 33; famine announcement raises pressure
Hospital officials say Palestinians sheltering in tents or seeking scarce food aid were among at least 33 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza.
Some international postal services suspend shipment of packages to U.S.
Multiple postal services, including in India and around Europe, say they are suspending the shipment of many packages to the United States amid a lack of clarity over new import duties.
Maps show Tropical Storm Fernand's path and forecast in Atlantic
Fernand is the sixth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Technology helps restaurant owner recover after severe stroke
Tommy Fello struggled to regain function after a stroke affected the left side of his body. A new technology is making a difference.
Ghislaine Maxwell's interview on Epstein case released by DOJ
The Justice Dept. released transcripts of Deputy AG Todd Blanche's two-day interview with convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
U.S. scientists work to preserve vulnerable species at a Smithsonian lab
Experts at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute care for endangered species on 32,000 sprawling acres in Northern Virginia.