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House Republicans demand data on VA abortion procedures
Lawmakers want more information on how many procedures have been performed and how they were justified.
Advocates draw battle lines ahead of looming VA abortion fight
Department hospitals are set to begin offering abortions in coming weeks.
VA to provide abortions in cases of rape, danger to veteran’s health
Abortions could be conducted at VA medical centers, even in states where the procedure is outlawed.
On abortion, American service women deserve better
Commentary: "DoD still hasn't addressed the concerns service members have about the Supreme Court’s abortion decision."
By Zej Moczydlowski
VA secretary sidesteps calls for department to provide abortion services at its medical centers
Twenty-five senators have called for VA to provide access to abortions in light of growing state opposition to the procedure.
Pentagon ends blocking of abortion-related sites on computer networks
The Pentagon lifted a longstanding ban that prevented troops and civilians from searching for abortion-related term last month.
Abortions are rarely performed by military clinics, data shows
Military hospitals performed fewer than 100 abortions between 2016 and 2021.
Army chaplain’s pro-life ‘victory’ email to brigade sparks inquiry
The former Green Beret-turned chaplain is under scrutiny for an email hailing the Supreme Court's decision.
By Davis Winkie
How the Army can work around states cracking down on abortion, trans rights
In the absence of specific policies, commanders have the discretion to use existing guidelines.
Search for Supreme Court leaker falls to former Army colonel
Experts say leaking the draft opinion likely wasn’t a crime, and the former Army colonel's investigative tools are limited.
Army drafting abortion policy in case Roe v. Wade is overturned
Policies have been drafted, though they have not been signed.
By Karen Jowers