Here's What You Should Know About Biden's New Rules For Fetal Tissue Research Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is reversing restrictions on the use of fetal tissue in medical research implemented under former President Trump. Sarah McCammon
Biden Administration Moves To Undo Trump Abortion Rules For Title X The Trump administration tried to "defund" Planned Parenthood and other groups through changes to the Title X family planning program. The Biden administration is proposing reversing those rules. Sarah McCammon
With Roe v. Wade On The Line, Some States Take Steps To Protect Abortion Rights New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is backing legislation designed to codify Roe — the 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide — in state law and expand abortion access. Sarah McCammon
Planned Parenthood Backs Biden, Seeing A 'Life And Death Election' Ahead Planned Parenthood Action Fund endorses former Vice President Joe Biden despite a mixed record on abortion rights. To support Democrats, the group is boosting spending by 50% over the 2016 campaign. Sarah McCammon
More Patients Seek Abortion Pills Online During Pandemic, But Face Restrictions As more healthcare moves to online and telemedicine, some patients seeking abortions using pills are running into obstacles. Sarah McCammon
After Texas Abortion Ban, Clinics In Other Southwest States See Influx Of Patients Planned Parenthood facilities are reporting a more than sevenfold increase in patients from Texas. The ban was put in place because of the coronavirus but having to travel can increase patients' risk. Sarah McCammon
As Missouri Clinic Awaits Its Legal Fate, Abortions In State Have Virtually Halted The state has one remaining clinic in St. Louis, but Planned Parenthood officials say just three abortions were performed there in February, down from 174 in the same month a year ago. Sarah McCammon
President Trump To Face Friendly Crowd At March For Life Trump has addressed the annual march remotely before, but this will be the first time for a sitting president to speak at the event. Sarah McCammon
House Oversight Committee Democrats To Examine Regulation Of Abortion Providers The hearing on Thursday will use Missouri — where the last remaining clinic that provides abortion could close over a dispute with health regulators — as a case study. Sarah McCammon
Seattle U students protest removal of Planned Parenthood from health resources The debate over abortion access has led to activism at Seattle University this week. Paige Browning
