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Trump administration asks court to dismiss suit restricting access to abortion drug

By Selena Simmons-Duffin,

A Martínez

Published May 6, 2025 at 4:24 AM EDT

Trump's Justice Department asked for a lawsuit against the abortion medication mifepristone to be dismissed. It's a surprising move, given that it is similar to one the Biden administration made.

Selena Simmons-Duffin

Selena Simmons-Duffin reports on health policy for NPR.

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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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Canadian Prime Minister Carney to visit White House, Trump administration asks court to dismiss suit restricting access to abortion drug, Trump plans to impose tariffs on movies produced outside U.S.
Author Ted Genoways discusses his new book 'Tequila Wars'

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Journalist and author Ted Genoways follows the violent, unpredictable and hugely profitable world of tequila through the story of its most successful maker, Jose Cuervo, in his book "Tequila Wars."
Democratic Rep. Suzan DelBene discuss campaign targeting GOP seats in midterms

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The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting an expanded list of Republican House seats in next year's midterms. NPR talks with Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington state, who chairs the DCCC.