"Republicans Grapple with IVF Fallout Amid Democratic Emphasis"

The Alabama Supreme Court's ruling that frozen embryos are people with legal rights has sparked national debate, putting Republicans on the defensive. Governor Greg Abbott of Texas, a Republican, struggled to respond to the implications of the ruling, emphasizing the complexity of the issue and raising questions about the handling of frozen embryos in cases of death or divorce. The ruling has become a focal point in presidential and congressional campaigns, with Democrats emphasizing its potential impact on reproductive rights and Republicans grappling with how to address the issue.