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Supreme Court puts temporary hold on ruling that limits access to abortion pill

The decision means that, at least for now, women can still obtain mifepristone by mail as the legal battle continues.
A woman protests in support of access to abortion medication on March 15, 2023 in Amarillo, Texas.
A woman protests in support of access to abortion medication on March 15, 2023 in Amarillo, Texas.

2024 GOP presidential hopefuls flock to NRA Convention

Donald Trump along with many serious GOP hopefuls for potential 2024 presidential candidates are attending the annual NRA Convention which comes just days after mass shootings in Louisville and Nashville. NBC’s Vaughn Hillyard has the latest from Indianapolis. 
2024 GOP presidential hopefuls flock to NRA Convention
2024 GOP presidential hopefuls flock to NRA Convention

Montana on verge of banning new downloads of TikTok

Lawmakers in Montana passed a new bill to block new downloads of TikTok making it the most aggressive step yet by any state against the hugely popular app owned by a Chinese company. The state’s Republican governor is expected to sign it making it go into effect in 2024. NBC’s Sahil Kapur reports. 
Montana on verge of banning new downloads of TikTok
Montana on verge of banning new downloads of TikTok

Supreme Court temporarily blocks ruling limiting access to abortion pill

The Supreme Court moved quickly to block a federal judge’s order rolling back access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Meanwhile, Florida banned anyone from seeking an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. NBC News’ Laura Jarrett has more details.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks ruling limiting access to abortion pill
Supreme Court temporarily blocks ruling limiting access to abortion pill

GOP donor retreat for 2024 hopefuls collides with Tennessee expulsions fallout

Trump and Pence are among those who will be in Nashville this weekend as state Republicans face accusations of racism after expelling two Black Democrats from the Legislature.
Metro Nashville Council member Zulfat Suara, left, and State Rep. Gloria Johnson escort State Rep. Justin Jones back to the House chamber on April 10, 2023, in Nashville.
Metro Nashville Council member Zulfat Suara, left, and State Rep. Gloria Johnson escort State Rep. Justin Jones back to the House chamber on April 10, 2023, in Nashville.

Mike Pompeo says he will not run for president in 2024

The former secretary of state under Donald Trump announced on Friday that he would be sitting out the 2024 race for the GOP nomination.
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

Trump says mass shootings are not 'a gun problem' as 2024 GOP hopefuls pledge loyalty to the NRA

The former president and his rivals for the Republican nomination vowed to defend and expand gun rights in the wake of rampages in Kentucky and Tennessee.
Former President Donald Trump speaks at the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum in Indianapolis
Former President Donald Trump speaks at the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum in Indianapolis

Mike Pence is booed at the NRA convention in his home state

Two years after he certified President Joe Biden's election, the former vice president was greeted by lusty boos and some applause in the state where he served as governor.
Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks NRA-ILA Leadership Forum
Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks NRA-ILA Leadership Forum

What to know about the legal fight over the abortion pill mifepristone

The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a federal judge's ruling that the FDA's approval of the abortion pill mifepristone be put on hold. Here's what to know about the legal battle.
Abortion Pill 

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 17:  The abortion drug Mifepristone, also known as RU486, is pictured in an abortion clinic February 17, 2006 in Auckland, New Zealand. The drug, which has been available in New Zealand for four years and is used in many countries around the world, is expected to be available to Australian women within a year after parliament yesterday approved a bill which transfers regulatory control of the drug to the Therapeutic Goods Administration, a government body of scientists and doctors that regulates all other drugs in Australia. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
Abortion Pill 

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 17:  The abortion drug Mifepristone, also known as RU486, is pictured in an abortion clinic February 17, 2006 in Auckland, New Zealand. The drug, which has been available in New Zealand for four years and is used in many countries around the world, is expected to be available to Australian women within a year after parliament yesterday approved a bill which transfers regulatory control of the drug to the Therapeutic Goods Administration, a government body of scientists and doctors that regulates all other drugs in Australia. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Jan. 6 defendant who crushed an officer with a shield is sentenced to over 7 years in prison

Federal prosecutors sought what would have been the longest sentence to date — 15 years — for a Jan. 6 rioter who, defense lawyers say, “knew next to nothing" about the 2020 election.
Patrick McCaughey III at the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Patrick McCaughey III at the Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Sen. Tim Scott vows to sign the 'most conservative, pro-life legislation' if elected president

In an interview with NBC News, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., emphasized his opposition to abortion but declined to weigh in on a national ban.
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., in Charleston, S.C., on March 18, 2023.
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., in Charleston, S.C., on March 18, 2023.

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