House votes to restore abortion rights; Senate odds dim
The House has voted to restore abortion rights nationwide in Democrats' first legislative response to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
The House has voted to restore abortion rights nationwide in Democrats' first legislative response to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Doctor's lawyer defends steps in 10-year-old girl's cross-state abortion
The doctor reported a June 30 medication abortion for a 10-year-old girl to the state health department on July 2, within the three-day requirement set in state law for a girl younger than 16.
The doctor reported a June 30 medication abortion for a 10-year-old girl to the state health department on July 2, within the three-day requirement set in state law for a girl younger than 16.
New bill would allow pregnant women to collect child support
The Unborn Child Support Act comes less than a month since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
The Unborn Child Support Act comes less than a month since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Texas AG Ken Paxton files lawsuit to block use of EMTALA to allow abortions
The suit seeks to block the US Department of Health and Human Services from using the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) to require hospitals to perform abortions.
The suit seeks to block the US Department of Health and Human Services from using the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) to require hospitals to perform abortions.
Missouri state officials shut down questions from medical experts on confusing new abortion law
Medical providers have been asking questions for weeks about the law, which outlaws abortions except in medical emergencies. The confusion is over what medical emergencies qualify.
Medical providers have been asking questions for weeks about the law, which outlaws abortions except in medical emergencies. The confusion is over what medical emergencies qualify.
Man charged with raping 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for abortion
The rape charges came days after some conservatives, including Ohio's Republican governor and attorney general, had raised questions about whether the case was real.
The rape charges came days after some conservatives, including Ohio's Republican governor and attorney general, had raised questions about whether the case was real.
Here’s how much it costs to have a baby in the US, analysis finds
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
Doctors 'must' provide abortion if life of mother is at stake, Biden admin insists
The Biden administration said Monday that federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban abortion procedures without any exceptions.
The Biden administration said Monday that federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban abortion procedures without any exceptions.
Floating abortion clinic proposed in Gulf of Mexico to bypass bans in southern states
A California doctor is proposing a "floating abortion clinic" aboard a ship in the Gulf of Mexico's federal waters as a way to maintain access for people in southern states where abortion bans have been enacted.
A California doctor is proposing a "floating abortion clinic" aboard a ship in the Gulf of Mexico's federal waters as a way to maintain access for people in southern states where abortion bans have been enacted.
Over-the-counter birth control: FDA to weigh approval of pill without prescription for 1st time
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Biden considering declaring health emergency for abortion access
President Joe Biden says he's considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access.
President Joe Biden says he's considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access.
This Week in Texas Politics: Polls, schools and inflation
FOX 7's Rudy Koski is joined by a panel of political analysts to discuss the Texas governor race, poll results, education and more.
FOX 7's Rudy Koski is joined by a panel of political analysts to discuss the Texas governor race, poll results, education and more.
Biden signs order on protecting abortion access after Roe v. Wade overturned
After the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion, Biden encouraged Americans to "vote, vote, vote, vote" so a bill codifying Roe v. Wade can be passed.
After the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion, Biden encouraged Americans to "vote, vote, vote, vote" so a bill codifying Roe v. Wade can be passed.
Facing pressure, Biden to sign order on abortion access
President Joe Biden will take executive action Friday to protect access to abortion, according to three people familiar with the matter, as he faces mounting pressure from Democrats to be more forceful on the subject after the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to the procedure two weeks ago.
President Joe Biden will take executive action Friday to protect access to abortion, according to three people familiar with the matter, as he faces mounting pressure from Democrats to be more forceful on the subject after the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to the procedure two weeks ago.
Texas-based abortion provider to move Texas clinics to New Mexico
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24. Because that decision put the issue back in the hands of the states, there were questions surrounding the legitimacy of a 1925 law that criminalized abortion.
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24. Because that decision put the issue back in the hands of the states, there were questions surrounding the legitimacy of a 1925 law that criminalized abortion.
How abortion clinics in sanctuary states are handling a surge in out-of-state care
Juliana Serrano, Planned Parenthood vice president of advocacy and equity in Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley, says her organization and sister affiliates have been planning for this since Roe v. Wade was first made law of the land nearly 50 years ago.
Juliana Serrano, Planned Parenthood vice president of advocacy and equity in Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley, says her organization and sister affiliates have been planning for this since Roe v. Wade was first made law of the land nearly 50 years ago.
Nationwide abortion ban could raise maternal death rate by 24%, study suggests
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
10-year-old rape victim in Ohio reportedly denied abortion, travels to Indiana for procedure
The young girl could not get an abortion in Ohio because the state now bans the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.
The young girl could not get an abortion in Ohio because the state now bans the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.
How the end of Roe and the Uvalde school shooting could reshape the race for Texas governor
A history-making spring in Texas is laying the groundwork for a contentious final four months in the race to lead the state, where Greg Abbott remains the favorite but is confronting his toughest opponent yet in Beto O’Rourke.
A history-making spring in Texas is laying the groundwork for a contentious final four months in the race to lead the state, where Greg Abbott remains the favorite but is confronting his toughest opponent yet in Beto O’Rourke.
US companies could face hurdles covering abortion travel costs
After Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, many companies pledged to cover travel costs for employees who live in states where abortion is now illegal.
After Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, many companies pledged to cover travel costs for employees who live in states where abortion is now illegal.