Campaign 2024: Trump promises universal coverage for in vitro fertilization; suggests he’ll vote against Florida abortion measure
Former President Donald Trump says that, if he wins a second term, he wants to make IVF treatment free for women.
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CAMPAIGN 2024: Trump says Arizona abortion law goes “too far”
Former President Donald Trump urged Arizona lawmakers to remedy a near-total abortion ban that he declared “went too far.”
ACTION 8 UPDATE: U.S. Senate approves hundreds of military promotions after Tuberville ends blockade
The U.S. Senate in a single stroke Tuesday approved about 425 military promotions after Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) ended a monthslong blockade of nominations over his opposition to a Pentagon abortion policy.
Senate panel takes a step toward ending Sen. Tuberville’s blockade of military nominations
Senate Democrats pushed ahead with a resolution that would allow for the quick confirmation of hundreds of military nominees, to get around a blockade from Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) over a Pentagon abortion policy.
Justice Dept.: Alabama can’t prosecute people who help women leave the state for abortions
The U.S. Department of Justice says Alabama can’t prosecute people and groups who help women leave the state to get an abortion.
Republican senators are meeting with Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville to urge him to stop blocking military nominations
Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville said he’s open to negotiating an end to his blockade of almost 400 military nominees after meeting with fellow Republican senators.
Senate sidesteps Tuberville’s hold and confirms new Navy head, first female on Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Senate confirmed three top military officers on Thursday — including the first female member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff — as bipartisan frustration swirled around Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) for blocking hundreds more nominees.
Republicans confront U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville over military holds
Republican senators angrily challenged Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) on his blockade of almost 400 military officers, taking over the Senate floor for hours to call for individual confirmation votes after a monthslong stalemate.
Marshall says Alabama can prosecute people who help women travel for abortions
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has argued in a court filing that the state has the authority to bring conspiracy charges against groups who help women travel to another state for an abortion.
House Republicans push through defense bill offering pay raise for service members, but limiting abortion access and halting diversity efforts
The U.S. House has passed a defense bill that provides an expected 5.2% pay raise for service members but blocks abortion coverage, diversity initiatives at the Pentagon and transgender care.
