President Joe Biden's top health care nominee dodged questions about taxpayer funding for abortion during his Tuesday Senate confirmation hearing
West Virginia senator Joe Manchin (D.) is coming under pressure to torpedo President Joe Biden's top health care nominee. 
South Carolina governor Henry McMaster (R.) signed a heartbeat bill into law Thursday, effectively banning abortion in the state after six weeks of pregnancy. South Carolina is on the verge of passing a bill banning abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, making it the latest state to move forward with pro-life legislation.
Senate Democrats defeated legislation Wednesday that would have protected infants who survive abortions. 
Senate Republicans introduced a resolution Thursday to stop taxpayer funding of overseas abortions, challenging the Biden administration's reversal of the Mexico City policy. 
The 48th annual March for Life took place Friday almost entirely virtually because of concerns about the coronavirus, as the pro-life movement prepares for the Biden presidency. 
Republican senator Ben Sasse (Neb.) reintroduced an act Thursday protecting newborns who survive failed abortion attempts.
The Biden administration rescinded a policy Thursday that prohibits taxpayer funding for abortion providers overseas. West Virginia senator Joe Manchin (D.) said he will defend the congressional filibuster despite pressure from liberal activists to abolish the legislative maneuver.
