The battle to defund Planned Parenthood hits roadblocks that will extend to 2026 midterms

The anti-abortion movement’s attempts to defund Planned Parenthood through President Donald Trump’s signature “big, beautiful bill” were stalled this week after a federal judge blocked the provision indefinitely.

But the groups that pushed for Planned Parenthood to lose Medicaid reimbursement remain confident that the ruling will eventually be repealed if it winds up in front of the conservative-leaning Supreme Court. Yet, the battle will likely be drawn into the thick of the 2026 midterm election campaigns, as the GOP fights to maintain control of the House.