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Conflicting rulings on abortion pill, but Washington state has a plan

Late Friday, two federal judges issued conflicting rulings on mifepristone, a drug commonly used in abortions. One judge ruled FDA approval should be rescinded, though he stayed his ruling pending appeal. Another judge ruled access to the drug should be expanded. We’ll take a look at the rulings, plus examine Washington state’s contingency plan that was just announced this week.

PLUS: We examine the political and legal implications of the indictment and arrest of former President Donald Trump.

AND: Democrats accuse Republicans of blatant racism after the GOP majority in the Tennessee House of Representatives expels two Black lawmakers.

Guests include

 

Late Friday, two federal judges issued conflicting rulings on mifepristone, a drug commonly used in abortions. One judge ruled FDA approval should be rescinded, though he stayed his ruling pending appeal. Another judge ruled access to the drug should be expanded. We'll take a look at the rulings, plus examine Washington state's contingency plan that was just announced this week.

PLUS: We examine the political and legal implications of the indictment and arrest of former President Donald Trump.

AND: Democrats accuse Republicans of blatant racism after the GOP majority in the Tennessee House of Representatives expels two Black lawmakers.

Guests include Northwest Newsradio's Ryan Harris, ABC's Andy Field, and legal analyst Royal Oakes.

The Northwest Politicast with Jeff Pohjola: From this Washington to that one, Jeff Pohjola will explore the issues and politics of the week. Frequent guests and top analysts break down the news to get to the heart of what matters most.

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