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Former President Donald Trump sought Wednesday to delay a writer's defamation and battery case. Former President Donald Trump sought Wednesday to delay a writer's defamation and battery case that is scheduled to go on trial this month, arguing the "deluge" of media coverage of his recent indictment on 34 criminal charges makes fairness impossible. The writer, E. Jean Carroll, sued Trump in November alleging he defamed her by calling her a liar when he denied her claim that Trump raped her in a department store dressing room. She added a charge of battery under a recently adopted New York law that allows adult survivors of sexual abuse to sue their alleged attacker regardless of the statute of limitations. Trump has repeatedly denied Carroll's allegations. MORE: E. Jean Carroll's defamation trial against Trump indefinitely delayed The trial is scheduled to begin April 25 in Manhattan federal court but Trump's attorney, Joe Tacopina, asked the judge...

The Florida House of Representatives voted to approve a six-week abortion ban to replace the state's 15-week ban. It now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing. The Florida House of Representatives on Thursday passed a six-week abortion ban that would replace the state's 15-week ban. The bill now heads to the governor's desk for his signature. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he would sign a six-week ban should it be sent to his desk. The ban would prohibit all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, before most women know they are pregnant. The ban makes exceptions for when the woman's life or health is at risk and cases of rape or incest, under certain conditions. Even with its current ban in place, Florida has fewer restrictions compared to nearby states. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at an event, April 6, 2023, in Hillsdale, Mich. Chris Dumond/Getty Images The bill passed by a vote of 70 to 40. It passed in the Senate last week. There are four conditions in ...

The South Carolina Senate passed a six-week abortion ban. It now heads to Gov. Henry McMaster's desk for approval, where it is expected to become law. South Carolina's state Senate has passed a six -week abortion ban, sending the bill to the governor 's desk where it is expected to be signed into law. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed a previous so-called "heartbeat ban" into law in 2021, but it was struck down by the state's Supreme Court in January. Fifteen states have ceased nearly all abortion services since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending federal protections for abortion rights. The new ban prohibits all abortions after fetal cardiac activity is detected, which generally occurs at six weeks of pregnancy, with limited exceptions, according to the ban. Governor Henry McMaster speaks to media after Brian Gaines is sworn in as South Carolina Comptroller General at the South Carolina State House on Friday, May 11, 2023. Joshu...

Gov. Ron DeSantis says for the first time he would support a 15-week national abortion ban. In an easily missed moment during Wednesday night’s chaotic GOP presidential primary debate, Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would sign a federal 15-week abortion ban. Wednesday's comment marked the first time since the launch of his presidential campaign that he said he would sign a national abortion ban. The Daily Signal was the first to report and confirmed the governor's remarks. The moment occurred during an exchange with Sen. Tim Scott, where he asked the governor if he would support a 15-week abortion ban. DeSantis said yes. The moment was widely missed due to the moderators talking over the pair while the exchange was happening, trying to regain control of the debate. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during the second Republican presidential primary debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., on Sept. 27, 2023. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images Through...