Trump in 2016: “The judges will be pro-life.”
In post-election interview on 60 Minutes, Lesley Stahl asked the future president whether his Supreme Court justice nominees would look to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Abortion
Law professor on future of Roe V. Wade
Linda McClain, the Robert Kent Professor of Law at Boston University School of Law, joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the legal implications of the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion on the abortion case Roe V. Wade.
Strict abortion laws take toll on some clinics
Stricter abortion laws and limited access to clinics are forcing some women and their providers to travel hundreds of miles to offer and get care. Janet Shamlian has more.
SCOTUS draft opinion appears to overturn Roe
The Supreme Court appears ready to fully overturn Roe v. Wade — its landmark decision establishing the right to an abortion, according to a draft opinion obtained and published by Politico. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Report: Court ready to overturn Roe v. Wade
A bombshell report by Politico, based on a leaked draft of an unpublished Supreme Court opinion by Justice Samuel Alito, suggests a majority of justices may be ready to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that made abortion legal nationwide. CBS New York's Dick Brennan has details.
Oklahoma lawmakers pass 6-week abortion ban
Oklahoma lawmakers passed a Texas-style abortion ban yesterday to stop women from getting the procedure around six weeks into pregnancy. The governor is expected to approve the bill into law to take effect immediately once signed. Jan Crawford reports.
Oklahoma passes Texas-style abortion ban
The Oklahoma Heartbeat Act prohibits abortion once cardiac activity can be detected in an embryo.
Oklahoma passes restrictive abortion bill
A restrictive abortion bill is expected to be signed by the governor of Oklahoma after passing in the state legislature. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford explains what the law would entail. Then Jennifer Holland, an associate professor of history at the University of Oklahoma, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the political messaging and how the anti-abortion rights movement is getting younger people on board.
Doctors face challenges to provide abortion services
Several states have restricted abortion access, making it challenging for providers to ensure women still have access to the procedure. Janet Shamlian reports on the hurdles facing a South Dakota clinic.
Doctors face challenges to provide abortion access
Nearly two dozen states have restricted abortion access.
Impact of Florida's new abortion law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a 15-week abortion ban into law as the state joined a growing conservative push to restrict access. The new law marks a significant blow to abortion access in the South. Jan Crawford joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the ramifications of the law as the Supreme Court gets set to review and potentially overturn Roe v. Wade.
Florida governor signs 15-week abortion ban into law
Florida is the latest state to restrict access to abortion. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law banning most abortions after 15 weeks.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs 15-week abortion ban bill into law
The measure is one of several abortion recent restrictions signed by Republican governors.
Oklahoma governor signs abortion ban
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill that would make abortion illegal in the state. The near-total ban punishes providers with up to $100,000 in fines and 10 years in prison if they perform an abortion, except in the case of medical emergencies.
Most abortions now banned in Oklahoma
The governor of Oklahoma has signed into a law a measure that prohibits women in the state from receiving abortions unless there is a medical emergency. CBS News' Nancy Chen and Tanya Rivero discuss the significance of the controversial new law with CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns.
Kentucky lawmakers override governor's veto of abortion ban
Abortion-rights groups claim the law is "impossible to comply with," making it a "de facto abortion ban" in violation of Roe v. Wade.
Oklahoma governor signs abortion ban
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed into law a bill that would ban nearly all abortions, with no exceptions for rape or incest. It also makes performing the procedure a felony offense. CBS News Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined Vladmir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the potential political fallout and the Supreme Court's upcoming decision that could weaken or overturn Roe v. Wade.
Oklahoma governor signs near-total abortion ban
Oklahoma's governor signed into law the most restrictive abortion policy in the U.S. The law makes it a felony to perform an abortion at any stage of pregnancy, except to save the life of the mother.
Texas DA drops murder charge against woman for self-induced abortion
Starr County District Attorney Gocha Allen Ramirez said that "it is clear that Ms. Herrera cannot and should not be prosecuted for the allegation against her."
Maryland lawmakers override governor's veto of abortion access
The measure comes at a time when the conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court is weighing whether to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Idaho Supreme Court temporarily blocks new abortion law
The ruling from Idaho's high court in a lawsuit brought by Planned Parenthood means the new law won't go into effect as planned on April 22.
Whitmer moves to protect abortion rights in Michigan
She's proactively suing county prosecutors over 1931 abortion law and asking state Supreme Court to address constitutionality of abortion.
Spain bans harassment or intimidation of women going for abortions
It is now a crime in Spain "to impede" a woman from exercising her right to an abortion. The law effectively bans protests outside abortion clinics.
Oklahoma state House approves bill to make almost all abortions illegal
Under the bill, a person convicted of performing an abortion would face up to 10 years in prison and a $100,000 fine.
Colorado governor signs bill codifying the right to abortion in state law
The move is a a party-line response to efforts across the country to limit abortion access.
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.
Maps show Tropical Storm Fernand's path and forecast in Atlantic
Fernand is the sixth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
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.
North Korea test fires 2 new antiair missiles
The test coincided with new South Korean President Lee Jae Myung 's trip to Tokyo for a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
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.