Trump’s nominee for HHS secretary said he supported policies that restrict abortion and said he didn’t know whether federal law allows emergency abortions in states that ban the procedure.

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The Vatican and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have warned for years that emergency contraceptives could induce abortions in early pregnancies, which pharmaceutical companies have consistently denied.

The federal judge who paved a path for abortion drug clearance to reach the Supreme Court has allowed red states to revive the legal battle against mifepristone. | U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled Thursday that Idaho,

President-elect Trump campaigned on leaving abortion decisions to the states, but that could prove a tough promise to keep as he returns to the Oval Office. Anti-abortion groups want Trump

The new Trump administration could put a stop to pending litigation on the abortion pill mifepristone and other federal abortion policies through changes at the Department of Health and Human Services,

In the three-hour hearing, Kennedy fielded questions on his interpretation of Title X, late-term abortions, mifepristone, stem-cell research and medical conscience rights.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his prior public statements on a range of health policy issues in a fiery confirmation hearing Wednesday. The hearing juxtaposed a grilling from senators behind the dais and vocal supporters in the audience and in the hallway outside.

Democrats focused on Kennedy's anti-vaccine advocacy. Republicans probed the former Democratic leader on his abortion and agriculture views.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine advocacy is outside the mainstream. His previous statements on abortion could alienate Republicans. But a new poll finds that not all of his controversial health goals are unpopular — in fact, at least one has broad support among Democrats and Republicans.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies in confirmation hearings before the Senate’s Finance Committee on Wednesday, and will appear Thursday before the health committee.