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Xavier Becerra says HHS exploring all options to expand abortion access

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said Sunday his agency will explore “everything that is out there” to expand abortion access in the wake of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

Mr. Becerra said he is looking at making abortion medications more accessible, and whether HHS should play a role in transporting women across state lines to find an abortion where it is legal.

At the same time, the secretary said the administration is constrained by the court’s ruling, as some Democrats prod the administration to be more aggressive in getting around state bans on abortion.