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In an exclusive interview with Action News, former President Donald Trump discussed his ongoing hush-money trial, immigration, abortion, and the economy. Despite a gag order, Trump criticized key witness Michael Cohen, calling him a ‘convicted liar’ and accusing the trial of being election interference. Trump also expressed his belief that President Biden is ‘the worst president in our history’ and criticized the Biden Administration’s policies. The interview comes as a recent poll shows a tight presidential race in Pennsylvania, a battleground state.

Italy’s Senate has approved a measure allowing anti-abortion groups to access public counseling centers where women considering abortions receive support. The move reignites debate over abortion rights in the predominantly Catholic country, 46 years after the procedure was legalized. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government argues the change aligns with the 1978 law legalizing abortion, which includes provisions to support motherhood and prevent the procedure. However, the left-wing opposition sees the change as an erosion of women’s reproductive rights. The amendment comes amidst contrasting developments in abortion access across Europe, with France enshrining the right to abortion in its constitution while Poland considers easing its restrictive abortion laws.

The Supreme Court is set to hear a case from Idaho that could determine the extent to which states can ban abortions in medical emergencies. The Biden administration argues that hospitals must be allowed to perform abortions in such cases, while Idaho contends that its law already provides an exception for life-saving procedures. The outcome of the case could have far-reaching implications for abortion access across the country.

Arizona state senate candidate Kari Lake has once again changed her position on abortion, this time supporting a near-total ban that she had previously called on state legislators to repeal. Lake’s latest comments contradict her previous statements on the issue, in which she had expressed support for abortion rights. Her stance has been criticized by Democrats and abortion rights advocates, who have accused her of pandering to the Republican base. Lake’s shifting views on abortion have raised questions about her commitment to the issue and her ability to represent the interests of Arizonans on the matter.

The Supreme Court will soon consider the intersection of state abortion bans and federal law requiring emergency medical treatment. The case centers around Idaho’s law that prohibits abortions unless the mother’s life is in danger, raising concerns about how doctors determine when stabilizing treatment under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) is necessary. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the availability of abortions in states with strict restrictions.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the Biden administration’s authority to penalize hospitals that fail to provide emergency abortions, a power granted by the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). Conservative opponents argue that the administration is misapplying the law, while the White House maintains its need to protect access to life-saving care in light of state abortion bans. The case represents a significant legal challenge shaping abortion access across the country, with potential implications for other emergency care applications of EMTALA.

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a case concerning the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), which requires hospitals to provide stabilizing treatment to anyone who shows up on their doorstep. At issue is whether state laws banning abortion supersede federal law that requires hospitals to provide emergency abortion care. Idaho’s ban on abortion only allows abortions “necessary to prevent the death” of a pregnant woman, not to prevent damage or loss of reproductive organs. The Biden Administration has clarified that EMTALA includes stabilizing abortion care, but Idaho argues that state laws should prevail. The Court’s decision will impact access to emergency abortion care and standard-of-care treatment for pregnant patients in many states.

Former president Donald Trump’s health care priorities for a potential second term remain unclear, but there are indications that he would focus on reforming drug pricing policies and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) markets. While Trump has wavered on abortion bans and the repeal of the ACA, he has consistently expressed interest in finding ways to lower drug costs. If elected, Trump could tailor Medicare’s drug pricing plan to his own approach, potentially resurrecting efforts to base certain American drug prices on lower prices in peer countries. However, Republicans may face resistance in repealing the drug pricing negotiation plan passed in the Inflation Reduction Act, making it more likely that Trump would pursue incremental reforms. Trump has also signaled a willingness to make changes to the ACA, but has avoided outright repeal due to its popularity with voters. Instead, he may opt for more modest reforms, such as promoting alternative insurance options and rolling back premium tax credits.

The Biden administration has implemented a new regulation to protect women’s medical records from criminal investigations when they seek an abortion out-of-state. The regulation updates the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, which prohibits medical providers and health insurers from disclosing patient information. However, law enforcement could previously access these records for investigations. The new regulation will prevent state or local officials from collecting medical records related to reproductive health care for investigations in states where abortion is legal. This will provide protection for women who travel to seek abortions in states where it is allowed.

Abortion bans and restrictions are having a profound impact on pregnancy care in the United States, leading to unnecessary c-sections, delayed miscarriage care, increased and/or limited prenatal testing, restricted treatment for life-threatening pregnancies, and increased cost of care. These changes have significant implications for women’s health and well-being, as well as for their ability to make decisions about their own bodies.