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Donald Trump and the politics of abortion.

Hello again, I'm Armin Alney, and this is To the Point.

The pro-life movement plans to hold Donald Trump to written promises he made late in the general election campaign.

Leaders say they're more energized than at any time since Roe v. Wade granted women the right to choose 43 years ago.

Next month, Republicans in Congress are prepared to introduce new federal restrictions on abortion, as well as complete defunding of Planned Parenthood.

We'll hear what that could mean, especially in blue states, where Planned Parenthood provides a whole range of women's health services.

Later, on today's talking point, challenging Trump's victory in the Electoral College, the law, and the individual conscience.

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Hello again, Mormon. I'll hear back with To The Point. Donald Trump's victory has provided new energy to the pro-life movement.

We'll hear about new state abortion restrictions and Trump's written promises to sign federal laws, including the complete defunding of planned parenthood.

On our talking point later, the Electoral College will be meeting next week, and there's much debate about whether electors should or legally could vote their conscience.

Is there any chance of derailing the president-elect?

First this news update, another day, another fragile ceasefire in Aleppo.

The International Committee of the Red Cross says buses and ambulances are now evacuating people

after the first convoy was fired on by snipers.

Erica Solomon is Middle East correspondent for the Financial Times.

She joins us from Beirut and Erica Solomon.

Welcome to our program.

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