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This week: Trump FDA delays abortion pill review, Canadian family grieves doctor-prescribed suicide, and MCFL events ahead.

Release date: January 30, 2026

Trump administration moves to delay court review of abortion pill regulations

The Food and Drug Administration under the Trump administration has requested a federal court to stay a Louisiana-led lawsuit challenging the safety rules for the abortion pill mifepristone.

HHS clears way for pro-life pharmacies to refuse abortion drugs

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has rescinded unclear guidance issued under the Biden administration that threatened pharmacies with federal funding for declining to stock or dispense abortion-inducing drugs.

Blind and diabetic 26-year-old Canadian dies under doctor-prescribed suicide

A Canadian family is grieving after Kiano Vafaeian, 26, underwent physician-assisted suicide on December 30, 2025, despite having no terminal illness.

Out-of-state abortion provider sued for sending pills to Texas

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Delaware-based abortionist Debra Lynch and her telemedicine group Her Safe Harbor, alleging they illegally shipped abortion-inducing drugs to Texas residents.

Chile advances historic legislation against surrogacy

Chile, one of South America’s top economies, is taking historic steps to protect women and children.

Find out the MCFL 2026 banquet keynote speaker soon

The keynote speaker for MCFL’s 2026 Fundraising Banquet will be revealed on Monday, February 2, 2026.

Build pro-life skills this summer with National Right to Life programs

Students and young advocates can gain hands-on experience with the pro-life movement this summer through two National Right to Life programs.

US Senators push bill to restore safety rules for chemical abortion pills

Senate Pro-Life Caucus Chair Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has reintroduced legislation to restore safety standards for chemical abortion drugs.

How to talk with abortion supporters: sign up for the Feb. 12 MCFL webinar

How do you have respectful, productive conversations about abortion with people who strongly disagree with you? Join MCFL for a special Virtual Speakers Series webinar featuring Monica Snyder, executive director of Secular Pro-Life.