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Now were about to make it law. [ applause ] [ cheering ] >> texas governor greg abbott in a room filled mostly with men signed one of the countrys strictest abortion restrictions into law yesterday. it bans abortion even in cases of rape and incest. before most women know they are pregnant. texas is the 12th state to pass a law banning abortions as early as six weeks. courts have stopped those other laws from going into affect. its all part of a broader

Mostly with man signed one of the rule strictest abortion restrictions into law yesterday it bans abortion even in cases of rape and incest. before most women know that they are pregnant. texas is the 12th state to pass a law banning abortions as early as six weeks, the courts have stopped those other laws from going into effect. its all part of a brother attempt by the republican state legislatures to limit womens reproductive rights, according to a recent report, over 500 abortion restrictions...

Service since two deadly for more single adult detention accidents several months ago. this is a live look at beds. democrats work quick to condemn indianapolis from our affiliate the move. fox 59. in a statement, house the big story there tonight, speaker nancy pelosi saying "to legalize sports betting just pick the pockets of disaster days away in indiana. relief fund in order to fund an the states casinos are lining up to start collecting wagers. indiana becomes the 12th state appalling, inhu...

Out of this lake. dogs were seen sniffing around the perimeter. while state police were using motorized rafts to aid in the search. they spent a few hours there today. this area is very close to where we saw teams earlier this week looking at a water lake down the road where dulos was known for being the active member of water ski club. it was close to his home in farming ton where he returned. he has plead not guilty in this case. dana? >> dana: laura, thank you. connecticut republic under grow...

Electoral votes are awarded. so a growing numbers of states are and banding together to award their vote to whoever wins the vote. on friday, colorado is the 12th state to join the national popular vote interstate contact. together, they make up 181 electoral votes. the compact will take effect if enough states to sign up to reach the goal in 270. delaware and new mexico is pointed to join there as well. republican controlled legislatures are not hot on this idea of changing the electoral colleg...

Vote. >> welcome back to "hardball." that was president trump saying hed rather have the popular vote decide presidential elections instead of the electoral vote even though hillary clinton won the popular vote in 2016 by almost 3 million votes. well, earlier this month, connecticut voted to become the 12th state, including d.c., to join the national popular vote interstate compact, which would require state electors to vote for the candidate who wins the national popular vote instead of the sys...

State along with washington, d.c. to allow same-sex marriage. >> same-sex marriage also legal in rhode island today. protesters from the westboro baptist church are expected to stage demonstrations. the governor of illinois is set to sign a bill legalizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes. illinois will become the 28th state to make medical marijuana legal. north dakotas controversial abortion law blocked by a state judge, it would require doctors who provide abortionsabortions. the...

Picking up nearly 700 republican seats. suddenly republicans controlled more state legislatures than the party had in 1952. the gop controlled the governors mansion and both legislative chambers in 21 states. those historic gains had big implications for the fight over abortion. started in april 2010 when nebraska became the first state to pass a law banning abortion 20 weeks after fertilization. soon the 20 week ban became the new conservative standard for legislating. texas became the 12th sta...

12th state to do so. but this bill would require clinics to upgrade their facilities to become ambulatory surgical centers. physicians would need admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles of the clinics. >> were going to make sure the doctor provides for their immediate care if they have a complication. >> reporter: the texas bill comes after the murder conviction of philadelphia abortion dr. kermit gosnell, whose clinic was called a house of horrors. many democrats and opponents argue ...

Filibuster, make somebody get up and talk. but the effort to literally shut a woman up on the floor does not look good for the party, and it look good for the party, and it pro-choice on abortion. you can come down on that issue either way. that what is not a good idea. looking like you are bullying a woman or telling a woman you are basically two stupid to make a decision on your own or two emotion to make a decision without somebody walking you through it it what they did on the floor makes th...