Live Action
Coverage of Live Action in the Nexus archive.
- Outcry over YouTuber's Down syndrome abortion proves Americans are 'repulsed by eugenics,' activist says
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.'
- Anti-abortion groups wanted Marty Makary fired. Now he’s out as Trump’s FDA commissioner.
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.
- Trump’s FDA commissioner exits after pressure from anti-abortion groups
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.
- Trump's FDA boss resigning as admin taps next acting leader
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.
- EXCLUSIVE: Planned Parenthood set for massive taxpayer windfall if Senate fails to act
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.
- EXCLUSIVE: Planned Parenthood set for massive taxpayer windfall if Senate fails to act
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.