The Senate has fallen far short in a vote toward enshrining Roe v. Wade abortion access into federal law. Wednesday's 51-49 negative vote almost along party lines.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that New York will make $35 million available to help abortion providers boost services and security if Roe v Wade is overturned.
Washington portrays a united front against Russia's invasion of Ukraine as President Joe Biden signed a measure to reboot the World War II-era "lend-lease" program.
Jill Biden spent several hours in Ukraine, driving from the border with Slovakia to a town 10 minutes away to see first lady Olena Zelenska on Mother's Day.
Chief Justice John Roberts has confirmed the authenticity of a leaked draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court may be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case.