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Idaho Democratic state Rep. Brooke Green faced a cancer diagnosis fueled by estrogen and progesterone hormones following procedures involving IVF and surrogacy for her children. Opposition to both methods is rising, with Republicans in several states adding anti-IVF language to party platforms. Critics argue that discarding embryos during IVF is akin to abortion, connecting it to calls for codifying personhood rights for fetuses or embryos.

Opposition to both IVF and surrogacy is increasing, with Republicans in Idaho and four other states adding specific anti-IVF language to their state party platforms. Opponents argue that discarding embryos is akin to abortion and have pushed for legislation across at least 17 states to codify personhood rights for embryos or fetuses.

Democratic state Rep. Brooke Green was diagnosed with a cancer fueled by hormones related to pregnancy following an attempt at IVF near her final remaining embryo implant. Despite having previously helped codify best practices for surrogacy agencies in Idaho, opposition against both IVF and surrogacy is reportedly rising. Critics argue that the use of these methods by same-sex couples and the discarding of embryos during IVF are connected to anti-abortion beliefs.

Idaho state Rep. Brooke Green received cancer fueled by hormones associated with pregnancy after procedures involving in vitro fertilization. Opposition to both IVF and surrogacy is escalating, which has led Republicans in multiple states to add anti-IVF language to party platforms. Critics also argue that the methods concern same-sex couples, facilitate 'birth tourism,' or raise issues regarding embryo personhood rights.

A YouTube star and his wife faced public backlash after deciding to abort their unborn child diagnosed with Down syndrome. Live Action founder Lila Rose argued the controversy reflects American opposition to eugenics, claiming the decision targeted 'innocent human life.'

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigned, with President Trump thanking him for his work. Anti-abortion groups had previously called for Makary's removal over his stance on medication abortion access. Kyle Diamantas will serve as acting commissioner.

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigned amid pressure from anti-abortion groups criticizing his stance on medication abortion access. President Trump praised Makary's work and announced Kyle Diamantas as the acting commissioner. Makary's departure follows recent exits of other senior Trump administration officials.

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary is resigning due to pressure from pro-life advocates and administration critics over his handling of high-profile FDA decisions. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushed for Makary's resignation. Kyle Diamantis will serve as acting commissioner.

Pro-life groups are urging the Senate to extend a decade-long ban on federal funding for Planned Parenthood and abortion providers before a July 4 deadline, warning of a potential $800 million annual taxpayer windfall. The current funding prohibition, part of a Trump-era budget bill, expires this Independence Day, with Republicans emphasizing fiscal responsibility and opposition to subsidizing abortion services.

Pro-life groups are urging the Senate to extend a decade-long ban on federal funding for Planned Parenthood and abortion providers before a July 4 deadline, arguing it is fiscally irresponsible to subsidize abortion services amid rising federal debt. The current funding prohibition, part of Trump's 2024 budget, expires on July 4, and the groups warn that failure to act could result in hundreds of millions in annual taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood.