IVF helps women become mothers — so why does the Christian right hate it so much?  —  Former Gov. Nikki Haley, R-S.C., gets a lot of glowing coverage simply because she occasionally criticizes Donald Trump in her fruitless presidential primary run against him.

Scoop: House Democrats plan barrage against GOP on IVF … - The bill would “grant equal protection” to “every member of the species homo sapiens at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization.” … - Shipping companies are also responding to the ruling by halting the transfer of frozen embryos out of the state.

Alabama Lawmakers Move to Protect I.V.F. Treatments  —  A court ruling declaring frozen embryos to be legally considered children has set off a scramble among leaders in both parties to preserve access to a crucial reproductive treatment.  —  Alabama lawmakers are considering legislation …

125 House Republicans — including Speaker Mike Johnson — back a ‘life at conception’ bill without any IVF exception  —  Most House Republicans have cosponsored a bill declaring that life begins from the moment of conception, a position under increased scrutiny after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled …

Jury finds NRA, Wayne LaPierre liable in civil corruption case  —  A Manhattan jury found three top executives of the National Rifle Association liable Friday in a lengthy civil trial that focused on alleged corruption and the misspending of millions of dollars.

Dozens of Previously Unreported SCOTUS Trips in New Marshals Documents — But Justice Thomas and the Chief Justice Are Nowhere to be Found  —  Ditching deputy marshals at the gates of Bohemian Grove.  An extravagant birthday party at Lincoln Center.  Religious services at a Brooklyn theater.