BLITZER: Abortion in the culture wars. The South Dakota Senate is considering a bill that would ban most abortions in that state. A vote is expected today. If it's passed, the bill could be the most sweeping abortion ban approved by any state in more than a decade. It comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to dive back into the abortion debate with two new members on the bench. The justices agreed yesterday to review the constitutionality of a law banning a certain late-term abortion procedure. The Bush administration is appealing a lower court ruling, throwing out the ban on what critics call partial-birth abortion. This may be a critical test for the reconfigured court, and particularly for the newest justice, Samuel Alito, who replaced the swing member on the court, Sandra Day O'Connor. On our political radar, Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu is formally a candidate for New Orleans mayor. The Democrat entered the race today, saying that new leadership is needed to restore the city's credibility. Landrieu is one of 12 candidates, including incumbent Democrat Ray Nagin, who was wildly criticized for the Katrina crisis. If elected, Landrieu would be the first white mayor of New Orleans since his father, Moon Landrieu, left office back in 1978. Up next, President Bush is standing tough against a storm of criticism from members of his own party. It's over that controversial deal to turn over six U.S. ports to a Middle Eastern company. But how will the president's stance affect upcoming elections? We'll hear what you think. Jack Cafferty is standing by with your email. And meet America's newest multi-millionaires. How eight lucky winners struck it rich in the nation's largest lottery jackpot. Find out just how much fatter their wallets are now going to be. All that coming up in the next hour here in THE SITUATION ROOM.
South Dakota Senate Considering A Bill To Ban Most Abortions