Anti-abortion hardliners want restrictions to go farther. It could cost Republicans

May 23, 2024 - 6:21pm EDT
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Abortion Rights has been a motivating political issue for generations, and this year might be the most intense for those on both sides of the issue. Sarah McCammon reports on the anti-abortion rights activists who want to ramp up restrictions, criminalize patients who pursue abortions, and ban procedures like IVF.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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Trump's crackdown on DEIA programs within the federal government is underway

Jan 22 - 6:53pm EST

Federal agencies had a Wednesday deadline to place employees of DEIA offices on paid leave -- and to take down any of mention of DEIA programs and initiatives from agency websites and social media.

Congress clears GOP-led immigration enforcement bill, with Democrats on board

Jan 22 - 5:25pm EST

The House voted 263 to 156 to approve the Laken Riley act, sending the measure to Trump for his signature.

Congress clears GOP-led immigration enforcement bill, with Democrats on board

Jan 22 - 5:25pm EST

The House voted 263 to 156 to approve the Laken Riley act, sending the measure to Trump for his signature.

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and sanctions if it does not agree to end war

Jan 22 - 1:11pm EST

It is unclear how much impact economic penalties would have on the Russian government, since they already face various sanctions imposed by the previous administration.

Trump's energy emergency is a gift to fossil fuel firms. It's likely headed to court

Jan 22 - 12:36pm EST

President Trump signed a "national energy emergency" that gives his administration new powers to boost fossil fuel development around the country.

Trump strips immigration enforcement protections. And, Hegseth battles new claims

Jan 22 - 8:05am EST

Trump's administration has cleared the way for arrests in schools of people suspected of being without legal status. And, Pete Hegseth battles new allegations before receiving Senate confirmation.

Trump strips immigration enforcement protections. And, Hegseth battles new claims

Jan 22 - 8:05am EST

Trump's administration has cleared the way for arrests in schools of people suspected of being without legal status. And, Pete Hegseth battles new allegations before receiving Senate confirmation.

Doug Collins, Trump's nominee to lead the VA, vows to work across the aisle to help vets

Jan 22 - 5:00am EST

Senators from both parties did push Collins about how he will solve problems that have plagued the VA for decades, like delivering timely health care and protecting whistle-blowers.

Some Trump voters express reservations with his sweeping Jan. 6 pardons

Jan 22 - 5:00am EST

One Trump voter told NPR he supported pardons related to the Capitol attack, but has a tougher time reconciling pardons for rioters who were violent with police.