83 elected prosecutors nationwide commit to not prosecute abortions after Roe v Wade overturned

Following the Supreme Court’s decision Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade, 83 elected prosecutors from around the nation pledged to use their discretion and refuse to prosecute those who seek, assist in or provide abortions, calling the criminalization of abortion care "a mockery of justice."

Walt Disney Co. tells employees it will pay for travel costs for their reproductive care

The Walt Disney Company told employees Friday that it recognizes the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling on abortion – and that it remains committed to providing access to healthcare, including family planning and reproductive care, "no matter where they live."

Roe v. Wade overturned: New York leaders, Obama react to Supreme Court decision

Soon after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision Friday striking down Roe v. Wade and giving the states the power to decide abortion regulations, political leaders from former U.S. President Barack Obama to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul weighed in.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Supreme Court abortion ruling: 'Prayers of millions have been answered'

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says the "prayers of millions upon millions of Americans" have been answered following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say. 

Florida may become abortion services safe haven for women in southeastern states

Florida's new law banning abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy has been controversial, but after the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, Florida could become the closest southeastern state that allows abortion and has operating clinics for women who seek one.

Wisconsin Planned Parenthood halts abortions after ruling

Planned Parenthood in Wisconsin immediately halted all scheduled abortions at its clinics in Madison and Milwaukee following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling striking down the Roe v. Wade decision on Friday.

States brace for fight over gun laws after Supreme Court ruling

Governors, lawmakers, and attorneys general in states with strict gun-permitting laws are figuring out how to shore up their restrictions after Thursday’s Supreme Court decision expanded gun rights in a New York case.

Senate approves landmark bipartisan gun violence bill, clearing way for expected House passage

The vote late Thursday clears the way for expected House passage Friday of what will be Congress’ most far-reaching response in decades to the nation’s run of brutal mass shootings.

Biden reacts to Supreme Court gun decision: 'Deeply disappointed'

President Biden is "deeply disappointed" with a Supreme Court gun decision that struck down a New York law restricting access to concealed carry permits Thursday.

Supreme Court rules for GOP lawmakers in voter ID case

The Supreme Court gave Republican legislative leaders in North Carolina a win Thursday in an ongoing fight over the state's latest photo identification voting law.

Marjorie Taylor Greene says Republicans will move out of Georgia if Stacey Abrams wins

Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is predicting a mass exodus of Republican voters if Democrat Stacey Abrams is elected as the state’s next governor.

DOJ: Andrew Gillum, former candidate for Florida governor, indicted on wire fraud charges

Florida Democrat Andrew Gillum, the former Tallahassee mayor who nearly defeated Gov. Ron DeSantis in a run for Florida governor in 2018, has been indicted on wire fraud charges, according to the Department of Justice.