Latest "abortion" stories

House Dems bail on defense bill as GOP votes to repeal abortion policy

House Republicans voted to add several conservative Freedom Caucus amendments on abortion and transgender troops to the previously bipartisan defense bill.

By Bryant Harris

5 hours ago

Military nominations hold could hurt readiness, says top Marine nominee

One misstep by an less experienced leader can have cascading effects on the entire operation, Marine Gen. Eric Smith said.

By Irene Loewenson

4 weeks ago

Joint chiefs vacancies loom amid Tuberville’s Senate standoff

Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blanket hold on military confirmations could create as many as five joint chiefs vacancies. Here's what happens next.

By Bryant Harris, Stephen Losey and Megan Eckstein

5 weeks ago

First looks at major 2024 defense policy bill come this week

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 8, 2023.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago

Catholic bishop of military personnel takes shot at VA abortion policy

The letter came almost two weeks after the Senate rejected an amendment from Sen. Tommy Tubberville (R-Ala.) to repeal the abortion policy.

By Zamone Perez

2 months ago

Abortion fight in Senate snarls hundreds of military promotions

GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville has vowed to hold up all military nominations over his objections to the military's abortion policies.

By Leo Shane III

4 months ago