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The Ethics and Public Policy Center published the report just days after FDA Commissioner Martin Makary said he has “no plans” to restrict mifepristone, which has been at the center of the abortion wars since the fall of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Makary made several headlines for his comments, seemingly assuring pro-choice Americans that he would not pull FDA approval of the drug. But in that same interview, Makary also said: “As you may know, there is an ongoing set of data that is coming into FDA on mifepristone....

For the past two days, Politico’s flagship newsletter has been sponsored by Planned Parenthood, the country’s largest abortion provider and a supporter of Democratic candidates up and down the ballot. The sponsorship has been advertised at the top of the last two morning newsletters, as well as Monday evening’s “PM edition.” Inside and at the end of the newsletter, there are graphics for the controversial organization that read “Everyone Should Have The Power to Control Their Own Body and Future” and “I’m For Planned Parenthood.” The sponsorship is notable given...

“You use your platform because you actually give a shit about reproductive freedom and justice,” Allen said from the stage. “And in this world, genuinely giving a shit is revolutionary.” Rodrigo returned the praise: “I love Lily Allen. She’s such a feminist icon. I remember listening to her as a kid and thinking, Wait—girls can say that? That’s so cool.” The program continued with an energetic live auction, where guests raised their paddles for everything from weeklong security coverage at Planned Parenthood locations across New York to funding for vital...

Planned Parenthood recognized Olivia Rodrigo‘s work in educating young women about reproductive rights on Thursday by presenting her with its Catalyst of Change Award at the Greater New York Spring Into Action Gala in New York City. Lily Allen presented her with the award. During her acceptance speech, the artist, 22, spoke about her efforts in support of a humanitarian cause. She spoke about her connection with young women to be “perhaps the greatest privilege this career has given [her],” as transcribed by Billboard, which published Rodrigo’s speech in full....

Planned Parenthood plans to close two rural centers in Utah, a quarter of its locations in the state, after the Trump administration froze federal funds boosting the organization. The closures come after the Trump administration withheld millions in Title X funding from Planned Parenthood and other organizations on March 31. The Department of Health and Human Services said it is reviewing the funding to ensure it is not going to organizations providing services to illegal immigrants and to investigate concerns money may be flowing to entities violating civil rights laws...

A group of anti-abortion Republicans temporarily derailed business on the Texas House floor in an attempt to block a resolution honoring late President Cecile Richards. For 16 minutes on Thursday, the Republicans repeatedly implored House Speaker Dustin Burrows (R) to remove the resolution from the calendar. "Mr. Speaker, if a member is opposed to a resolution such as honoring a famed abortionist in the state of Texas on the congratulatory or memorial resolutions calendar, is there a procedure under the House rules to consider that resolution separately?" Rep. Brian Harrison...

Parents are in an uproar over a coloring book created by Planned Parenthood, which was reportedly distributed to children on a field trip at the Kentucky Science Center. The museum hosted five local schools for an event called Health and Wellness Days, with students ranging from 8 to 13 years old. Groups present included the University of Louisville, Louisville Metro EMT, Norton Pediatric Neurology, the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), and more. The museum said Planned Parenthood requested to be a vendor at the event, and was given permission...

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday on whether South Carolina residents have a right to choose Planned Parenthood as a provider through the Medicaid Act as the state tries to exclude the nation's largest abortion provider from its Medicaid program. The justices heard oral arguments in the case of Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, which deals with whether it's legal for South Carolina to ban abortion providers from Medicaid. John Bursch, senior counsel with the Alliance Defending Freedom, argued the case on behalf of South Carolina, saying...