Tim Scott's Presidential Ambitions Face Hurdles on Abortion Stance.

Republican Senator Tim Scott, who recently launched a presidential exploratory committee, stumbled when asked about his support for a 15-week federal abortion ban. He pivoted to a conversation he had with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen during a congressional hearing, insisting that there needed to be a "serious" national discussion about the issue. Scott has previously supported a 20-week federal restriction. Republicans have struggled to address the backlash over their anti-abortion stance, with most Americans believing abortion should be legal in most cases.