North Carolina legislature overrides veto of 12-week abortion ban, making it law
By Julia Harte (Reuters) -North Carolina Republican lawmakers overrode a veto by the state's Democratic governor to enact a law
2023-05-17 09:47
North Carolina abortion: Lawmakers override governor's veto on 12-week ban
Republicans overturn the governor's veto of their bill, prompting chants of "shame" from onlookers.
2023-05-17 09:46
Lawmakers in three states consider abortion bans at 12 weeks or less
By Julia Harte South Carolina's state House on Tuesday began a days-long debate over a bill to ban
2023-05-17 05:59
North Carolina Senate overrides governor's abortion ban veto
North Carolina's Republican-led Senate on Tuesday voted to override a veto from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper over a bill that would ban most abortions after 12 weeks.
2023-05-17 05:50
Ahead of 2024 bid, DeSantis challenges Trump on abortion limits
By James Oliphant WASHINGTON Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said on Tuesday he was proud to have signed a
2023-05-17 00:19
South Carolina governor calls state legislature back for 6-week abortion ban bill, other issues
South Carolina's Republican Gov. Henry McMaster has called the state legislature back for a special session Tuesday to continue to work on a bill that would ban most abortions as early as six weeks and other legislation.
2023-05-13 07:24
Ohio Republicans approve August election that could thwart abortion-rights push in state
Ohio voters will decide this summer whether to make it more difficult to change the state's constitution -- only months before a potential ballot measure in November over whether to guarantee abortion rights in the state. Ohio's Republican-controlled legislature this week approved a resolution that will ask voters in August to increase the threshold needed to change the constitution from a simple majority to 60%.
2023-05-12 03:47
Abortion clinics saw an increase in violence and threats in 2022, report says
A new report says there was a "sharp increase" in violence at abortion clinics in 2022, the year when Roe v. Wade was overturned, ending the federal right to an abortion. A disproportionate increase occurred in states that protect abortion rights, according to the National Abortion Federation, a professional association for abortion providers.
2023-05-11 21:26
Ohio abortion rights fight highlights Republican electoral vulnerabilities
By Jason Lange, Gabriella Borter and Joseph Ax (Reuters) -Republican vulnerabilities on abortion policy are on display in Ohio, with
2023-05-11 05:29
Austin lambasts 'irresponsible' and 'unprecedented' Republican hold on military nominations
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin wrote a letter strongly criticizing an ongoing hold on senior military promotions and nominations in the Senate led by Republican lawmakers, saying it would create a "perilous precedent" for the military and impose "unconscionable" burdens on military families.
2023-05-10 17:26
Abortion providers sue to preserve, expand access to abortion pill
By Brendan Pierson A group of abortion providers on Monday filed a lawsuit aiming to preserve access to
2023-05-09 06:20
Abortion pill case to be heard by conservative, anti-abortion panel
By Brendan Pierson and Jacqueline Thomsen A case brought by anti-abortion groups seeking to ban the abortion pill
2023-05-09 02:25