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Democrats plan to push legislation on their first day in Congress to restore a federal right to abortion care and remove restrictions on abortion coverage in federal health programs. Democratic operatives involved in election tactics to mislead voters are active in Nebraska Senate races as part of efforts to retake the Senate.

Nebraska Attorney General joined 16 other states in filing an amicus brief supporting South Dakota's law that restricts advertising and distributing abortion pills to prevent unlawful abortions. The brief urges the Eighth Circuit to reverse a preliminary injunction that blocked enforcement of the law, emphasizing states' rights to regulate abortion within their borders.

The 2026 elections will be crucial in determining control of the Senate, with Republicans currently holding a slim majority of 53 seats to the Democrats' 47, and Democrats needing a net gain of four seats to take control. Ten states—Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Texas—are identified as the most competitive Senate races, where pro-life voter turnout could significantly impact the election outcomes.