Byron Donalds
Rep. Byron Donalds accompanied by other members of congress, speaks to the media. Andrew Harnik/AP

Republicans Say They’re Giving Up On a National Abortion Ban — For Now

With the GOP struggling at the polls over abortion concerns, Republicans have no intention of passing a national abortion ban next year if they have unified control of government. At least, that’s what they’re saying.

Rep. Byron Donalds accompanied by other members of congress, speaks to the media. Andrew Harnik/AP

As congressional Republicans hope and plan for unified control of government next year, there’s one issue that isn’t making an appearance on their to-do list: a national abortion ban.

At least, it’s nowhere to be found yet.

Two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and let states decide their abortion policies, GOP lawmakers say they’re happy to leave it there — for now. As their Democratic opponents accuse them of undermining women’s rights on the campaign trail, Republicans are making a concerted effort to avoid discussing any federal abortion restrictions.