US DOJ ‘will not tolerate violence’ against Texas abortion seekers, providers
Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement that federal prosecutors are still urgently exploring options to challenge the Texas law.
Why “heartbeat bill” is a misleading name for Texas’ near-total abortion ban
Medical and reproductive health experts say the reference to a heartbeat is medically inaccurate as an embryo does not have a developed heart at six weeks’ gestation.
Pelosi, Doggett in Austin to discuss Build Back Better health care progress
The two highlighted Democrats' priorities in the forthcoming Build Back Better Act which aims to strengthen health care access for Texas families.
Texas abortion law upheld, bill’s author speaks on victory
Abortion providers attempted to challenge the law with the US Supreme Court, but in a 5-4 ruling, the Texas law was upheld.
Biden: SCOTUS ruling on Texas abortion ban is 'unprecedented assault' on women's rights
President Joe Biden said the Supreme Court’s decision to allow Texas’ ban on nearly all abortions “insults the rule of law.”
Washington state insurance commissioner compares pro-life Republicans to the Taliban
The Washington State Insurance Commissioner is calling pro-life Republicans “Taliban-like” after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed a Texas anti-abortion law to stand.
How many abortions would Texas' 6-week ban prevent?
The numbers could be higher or lower based on a variety of factors. For example, Texas women may cross state lines in order to obtain abortions after six weeks.
Supreme Court declines to block Texas abortion ban in 5-4 vote
A deeply divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force, stripping most women of the right to an abortion in the nation’s second-largest state.
Medical cannabis use expanded to Texas PTSD, cancer patients
Thousands of Texas veterans suffering often life-threatening post-traumatic stress disorder can now legally access medical cannabis to ease the symptoms.
Pro-choice advocates protest abortion law at Texas Capitol
Pro-choice advocates have been fighting this bill since it first was introduced during the regular legislative session.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas' abortion law goes into effect
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Diana Gomez, the advocacy manager for Progress Texas join Mike Warren to discuss Texas' new abortion law.
Biden condemns Texas abortion law, 'blatantly violates' the constitution
Biden said the law “blatantly violates” constitutional rights.
Texas law banning most abortions takes effect after Supreme Court stays silent
The Texas law bans abortions around six weeks and authorizes private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone involved in facilitating abortions.
Texas abortion law goes into effect while awaiting Supreme Court
The law prohibits abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy. Many people don’t know they are pregnant within the first six weeks.
FOX 7 Discussion: Abortion law in Texas set to go into effect
Jessica Colon, a GOP strategist, and Diana Gomez, the advocacy manager for Progress Texas, talk about the abortion law set to go in effect in Texas.
Austin Public Health discouraging using ivermectin to treat COVID-19
Austin Public Health is discouraging the use of ivermectin and other medications not intended, prescribed or approved to treat COVID-19.
Uncertainty, legal questions abound before law banning most abortions in Texas is set to go into effect
One abortion provider said it was “engulfed” helping treat over 100 patients at one clinic before the law goes into effect Wednesday.
666 new Texas laws go into effect Sept. 1. Here are some that might affect you
The new laws will affect abortion access, social studies curriculum and cities that trim the budgets of law enforcement.
Ida aftermath forces Louisiana hospitals to evacuate patients
Louisiana hospitals in Hurricane Ida's path have been forced to evacuate dozens of patients after the storm tore away parts of their roofs, sent water leaking inside and left facilities relying on generator power.
Clinics ask high court to block Texas 6-week abortion ban
The request to the court comes after a panel of appellate judges refused to block enforcement of the law before it takes effect on Wednesday.