Presidential candidate's stance on abortion raises questions, while governor hits campaign trail and faces criticism.

Republican presidential candidate and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, who signed a strict anti-abortion law in his state, said he would not support a nationwide ban if elected president. Burgum believes that the issue of abortion should be decided on a state-by-state level, and that the best decisions are made locally. Protecting abortion access is likely to be a key issue in the 2024 election season, with at least 15 states having ceased nearly all abortions due to legal restrictions.