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.

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.

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 …

Newsom calls Haley one of Democrats' best surrogates against Trump  —  California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said Friday that GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley is among his party's best surrogates on the campaign trail, as she seeks to take down former President Trump in the Republican primary.

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.