CONCORD, N.H. — Cecile Richards, one of the nation's leading promoters of abortion and who led Plannned Parenthood for 12 years, has died. She was 67.
Richards, the daughter of the late Texas Gov. Ann Richards, was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in 2023, five years after she left Planned Parenthood.
Richards has been a major promoter of abortion and fought against any restrictions on the procedure.
President Joe Biden, who awarded Richards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in November, on Monday called her a “leader of utmost character.”
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, promising a “revolution of common sense” and taking charge as Republicans assume unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions. He pledged to "completely and totally reverse" the actions of his predecessor.
January 20, 2025
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