AP Spotlight Debate over the abortion pill mifepristone resurfaces after new FDA chief confirmed LAURA UNGAR and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press Mar 29, 2025 Mar 29, 2025 Updated Feb 28, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Many Americans wonder whether the pill used in most U.S. abortions will be restricted under the new Republican administration in Washington.kAm!C6D:56?E s@?2=5 %CF>A’D A:4< E@ =625 E96 u@@5 2?5 sCF8 p5>:?:DEC2E:@?[ sC] |2CEJ |2<2CJ[ H2D 4@?7:C>65 3J E96 $6?2E6 E9:D A2DE H66<] x? C646?E E6DE:>@?J 367@C6 E96 $6?2E6 962=E9 4@>>:EE66[ |2<2CJ H@F=5?’E 4@>>:E E@ DA64:7:4 24E:@? @? 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'Congress must investigate': Pics of gross Navy food spark outrage Gut-turning pictures of food served to service members on two major U.S. warships fighting the Iran war prompted an outcry online and outrage …
Timeline shows gunman's attempt to enter press dinner featuring Trump Cole Tomas Allen is scheduled to make his first appearance in federal court two days after authorities said they foiled an attack at the White…
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