North Carolina lawmakers pass 12-week abortion ban; governor vows veto
North Carolina state law currently bans almost all abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Starting July 1, the ban would be reduced to 12 weeks.
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North Carolina abortion curbs bill will likely prove to be veto-proof
Once the Legislature passes it and Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes it, as he's promised to, the GOP will try to override the veto. One GOP lawmaker's possible absence appeared to be casting the only doubt.
DeSantis' ultra-conservative Florida record
The Florida state legislative session is in its final days and Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed several high-profile bills into law that he could use to his advantage in a 2024 Republican primary. These include a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, the ability for Florida residents to carry concealed guns without a permit, and a lowered threshold required for juries to impose the death penalty. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
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Utah judge delays implementing statewide abortion clinic ban
A Utah judge ruled that the state law banning abortion clinics cannot take effect this week as scheduled, while the court deliberates over a lawsuit challenging the ban.
Ohio GOP lawmakers to vote on raising threshold for ballot initiatives
GOP state lawmakers in Ohio move ahead with plan for bill to hold special election on raising threshold for passing constitutional amendments from simple majority to 60%.
2024 election draws candidates
CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the failure of First Republic Bank, the 2024 elections, the stance of some Republican candidates on abortion rights and more political news
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Federal probe finds hospitals that denied emergency abortion broke law
An investigation found two hospitals put a pregnant woman's life in jeopardy and violated federal law by refusing to provide an emergency abortion when she experienced premature labor at 17 weeks.
Rep. Nancy Mace on GOP and abortion
Moderate Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina tells "Face the Nation" that her party has to find a "middle ground" on abortion or else risk losing swing voters. Mace, a rape victim herself, said the party needs to show more compassion for rape victims while also finding common ground on abortion. "We can do both," she said.
Strict abortion bans fail in Nebraska and South Carolina
The South Carolina bill would have banned many pregnancies at conception, while the Nebraska bill would have done so at about six weeks.
Democrats see abortion as winning issue with 2024 Biden reelection launch
President Biden and Vice President Harris have signaled they'll put abortion access at the forefront of their reelection bid.
San Francisco repealing boycott of anti-LGBT states
The ban on city-funded travel to 30 states San Francisco says restrict abortion, voting and LGBTQ rights is being scrapped after the city determined it's doing more harm than good.
Biden launches 2024 reelection bid
President Biden on Tuesday officially announced his 2024 reelection bid. The president said his campaign will focus on issues including protecting Social Security and access to abortion services. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
North Dakota's governor signs 6-week abortion ban into law
North Dakota's Republican Gov. Doug Burgum has signed legislation banning abortion at six weeks of pregnancy.
SCOTUS ruling keeps abortion drug available
The Supreme Court blocked a lower court ruling on Friday, allowing the abortion drug mifepristone to remain available during the appeals process. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports from Alabama.
What's next in the mifepristone court case
The Supreme Court on Friday maintained that the FDA's approval of mifepristone while the legal proceedings play out. Jan Crawford takes a look at what's next for the case, which is the most significant case involving abortion since Roe was overturned last year.
Mike Pence says he wants abortion pill mifepristone "off the market"
The Supreme Court on Friday preserved access to the abortion drug mifepristone while lower court proceedings continue.
What's next in legal battle over mifepristone
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the abortion pill mifepristone can remain in place while legal proceedings play out. James Inman has the details.
Supreme Court rules on abortion pill
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that the abortion pill mifepristone should remain available without restrictions — for now. The legal battle about whether the medication can remain on the market will continue. Willie James Inman reports.
Analysis of the Supreme Court abortion pill ruling
The Supreme Court has maintained the FDA's approval of the abortion pill mifepristone, but access to the pill is still only temporary while legal proceedings continue. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more on what comes next in the case.
SCOTUS maintains FDA approval of abortion pill
The Supreme Court on Friday granted a Justice Department request to maintain the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the abortion drug mifepristone while legal proceedings continue. This comes after a lower court judge in Texas halted that FDA approval earlier this month. Jan Crawford has more.
Minnesota lawmakers OK conversion therapy ban, gender-affirming care protection
Lawmakers said they want people to know they "should be free" and they are "welcome and safe" in Minnesota.
SCOTUS delays abortion pill ruling
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito extended a temporary pause of a lower court order that limited use of the widely used abortion pill mifepristone to Friday. Access to the pill still stands while the court makes its final decision. Jan Crawford reports from the Supreme Court.
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