A federal judge in Texas will consider at a high-stakes hearing on Wednesday whether he should block the US government's approval of the drug used for medication abortions.

The Justice Department is tripling down on its allegations that Texas is "judge-shopping" in the lawsuits the state has brought against the Biden administration.

As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis intensifies his preparation for a White House bid, several of the wealthiest and most prolific Republican donors are already giving him a major financial boost.