TAPPER: In our "NATIONAL LEAD," a judge in Missouri has ruled to keep the last legal abortion clinic in the state open for now. The license was set to expire today. CNN's Alexandra Field joins me now from St. Louis. And Alexandra, what does this ruling mean for that Planned Parenthood clinic in St. Louis long term?</s>ALEXANDRA FIELD, CNN CORRESPONDENT: It's really just a temporary victory, Jake. It means they can continue to perform abortions but potentially just for a few more days, at least until the case goes before a judge again next week. Right now, Planned Parenthood is essentially saying that the state didn't renew their licenses essentially part of a war on abortion. They say the state is basically trying to regulate abortion out of existence and that the licensing process has become politicized. The state says no, they didn't renew the license for the abortion clinic because of health violations and an ongoing investigation. But the stakes are big here because this is the only abortion clinic in the entire state of Missouri. And this is a state that is now staring down the barrel of being the only state in the country not to provide access to abortion for women for the first time in more than 40 years. Missouri is one of just six states that has just one abortion clinic. So, Jake, you've got to believe that people in those other five states will be watching closely to see if Missouri loses access to abortion not by changing a law but through regulation.</s>TAPPER: Although the state did also just sign -- the governor signed a law that would essentially ban almost all abortions. Alexandra Field, thank you so much. Coming up, a member of the House Judiciary Committee weighs in on the breaking news. Stick around.
Judge Rules For Last Legal Abortion Clinic In Missouri To Stay Open Until Hearing Next Tuesday.