BOLDUAN: This just into CNN. A defense contractor now facing charges in an espionage-related case. That is according to U.S. officials. She was working overseas and, we're told, flew back to appear in court this afternoon. CNN's Vivian Salama is following this as details are just coming in. Vivian, what do we know about the contractor and the case, quite frankly?</s>VIVIAN SALAMA, CNN NATIONAL SECURITY CORRESPONDENT: Kate, the details are still emerging but CNN has learned that a woman is currently on her way back from overseas. She's a defense contractor and will face a D.C. court later today on espionage-related charges. So we still don't know a lot of the details as they are still emerging, but our David Shortell and Barbara Starr have spoken to several officials who say this woman is going to be facing a judge later today. It's unclear where she was coming from at the time, also what prosecutors allege that she may or may not have done. And so those details are still coming out. But obviously, this is something that we're keeping an eye on. Those officials telling CNN that the charges do appear to be significant and she's someone that the Justice Department has been keeping an eye on for quite some time. So obviously, very important news that's come to CNN and something we'll be tracking very closely.</s>BOLDUAN: Absolutely important when details come out. Vivian, thank you so much. You'll be bringing details as they come. I really appreciate it. Coming up for us, the Supreme Court just heard oral arguments about a controversial abortion access law that could have huge implications for abortion rights in the country. We're live outside the court. That's next.
U.S. Defense Contractor Faces Charges in Espionage- Related Case