tonight breaking news and what is now the most consequential ruling since the supreme court overturned roe versus wade trump appointed federal judge has just suspended the fda approval for a widely used abortion drug. that means the drug called mifepristone could soon be banned nationwide, even in states where abortion remains legal. now, this is a hugely consequential ruling. the drug has been on the market for more than 20 years and used and more than half of all abortions in this country. we have reporters covering this story across the country for us, but first let s start with ariane de vogue, outfront live and washington, ari. and what else can you tell us so far about this judge s decision? absolutely right. this is the biggest ruling we ve had since last spring, when the supreme court reverse roe v. wade here, this federal judge has halted the approval of this popular medication abortion pill. now what s important orton . here is he s put this ruling on hold for a wee
. vice president kamala harris is in nashville, tennessee, throwing her support behind to tennessee democrats ousted from the statehouse for protesting gun violence, will have details on her meeting and the vice president s message. also tonight. israel reeling from an apparent terror attack, killing at least one person and wounding six, tele viv, there are new fears right now that the conflict could escalate and spread. cnn is on the ground in the middle east as violence in the region heats up, and justice clarence thomas firing back, claiming his luxurious vacations with a conservative mega donor. personal hospitality. but even some republican judges aren t buying his explanation. welcome to our viewers here in the united states and all around the world. wolf blitzer is off today. i m alex marquardt, and you re in the situation room. we begin our coverage tonight in tennessee, where vice president kamala harris is meeting with two democratic lawmakers who were expelled from
reaction do you expect? not just there, but around the country. well i think you re going to see the same kind of reaction that you had to the dobbs decision. i think you re going to see people saying, you know, you ve got to vote. and this kind of a ruling is very threatening to women. i know the judges joan was pointing out was saying, look, this drug could be dangerous to young women. but then the i think you could ask the same question about what about when abortion rights are taken away, so i think you re going to see more of the same. it might be more vocal um, but expect more. all right. thank you all so much for joining me on this late breaking story. i m alex marquardt. here in the situation room. our special live coverage continues right now with erin burnett outfront. this is cnn breaking news. and good evening, everyone. i m bianna golodryga in for erin burnett outfront