Florida has a new abortion ban after 6 weeks, but it can't go into effect yet The ban gives Gov. DeSantis a key political victory among Republican primary voters as he prepares to launch a presidential candidacy built on his national brand as a conservative standard bearer. The Associated Press
Feinstein asks to be temporarily replaced on Judiciary Committee amid calls to resign The move could help Senate Democrats advance more federal judges for confirmation. Feinstein, the oldest member of Congress, hasn't cast a vote since Feb. 16. Claudia Grisales Play AudioListen 4 mins
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U.S. appeals court preserves partial access to abortion pill, but with tighter rules The Biden administration had asked the higher court to stay a decision from a Texas judge while the appeal plays out. Sarah McCammon
The legal battle over mifepristone raises concerns in the the pharmacetical industry NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Harvard Medical School's Ameet Sarpatwari about the legal battle over mifepristone and how it might affect the drug market in the U.S. and beyond. Michel Martin Play AudioListen 4 mins
DA Bragg sues Jim Jordan claiming 'an unconstitutional attempt to undermine' the case The New York prosecutor who is pursuing criminal charges against former President Trump says a GOP-led congressional panel is trying to interfere with his case. Now he's taking them to court. Washington Desk
The mom of the 6-year-old who shot his teacher is being charged with child neglect The child has not been charged in the shooting of Abby Zwerner, 25, a teacher at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia. Ayana Archie
Senate panel will hold a hearing on the Supreme Court's ethical standards The hearing — which will happen "in the coming days," says Sen. Dick Durbin — comes in the wake of a news report about lavish trips Justice Clarence Thomas took from a friend but did not disclose. Washington Desk
Part of a law to have federal buildings stop using natural gas was never implemented A 2007 law requires new and remodeled federal buildings to stop using fossil fuels by 2030. But implementation stalled. The Department of Energy finally appears ready to put regulations in place. Jeff Brady Play AudioListen 5 mins
Arguments that trans athletes have an unfair advantage lacks evidence to support NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with endocrinologist, Dr. Eric Vilain, about a spate of laws targeting trans athletes. Play AudioListen 7 mins