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Mariel Padilla
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Here’s what you need to know about the $895.2 billion defense bill
The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act includes provisions related to military spouses and child care — but notably excludes provisions that would have covered in vitro fertilization coverage for active-duty military and gender-affirming care for minors.
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Hegseth is the wrong leader for women in the military, warn women veterans and lawmakers
After years of bipartisan efforts to address sexual assault in the military, Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department has been accused of sexual misconduct, which he has denied.
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The growing list of sexual misconduct allegations against Trump’s picks
Several of the president-elect’s top picks to lead his government have been accused of sexual misconduct. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration.
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‘Tell me to my face’: Women veterans react to Trump Defense pick’s disparaging comments
Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran Pete Hegseth said women should not serve in combat roles and that men are more capable.
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The movement to swear off men: No sex. No dating. No marriage. No children.
In the days after Donald Trump was elected president, the 4B feminist movement is capturing young women’s interest on social media.
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Mississippi is now the only state to have never sent a woman to the U.S. House
North Dakotans elected Republican Julie Fedorchak on Tuesday.
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As Americans head to the polls, a women-led workforce is on high alert
Election officials have already helped at least 80 million people cast a ballot during early voting, with only isolated issues reported. But voting groups are preparing for increased online disinformation and potential lawsuits.
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Harris leans into symbolism of the victorious underdog on eve of election
The vice president closed out her whirlwind campaign on the Rocky steps in Philadelphia as Donald Trump made a final appeal in Grand Rapids.
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Trump says he will protect women ‘whether they like it or not’
The former president’s latest comments were met with strong condemnation from the Harris-Walz campaign.
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They want abortion to be legal. And they back Trump.
For these women, abortion isn't their top issue — and they broadly see their stance on access as in line with Trump’s, despite his contradictory statements.