Trump’s 'pause' on government assistance could put early learning and nutrition programs in danger
As widespread confusion continues over the funding freezes, programs serving women and children could be hit particularly hard.
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Trump signs new executive orders targeting transgender service members, military DEI programs
The orders targeting the military call for further rules against transgender service members, gut DEI programs and reinstate service members discharged for their refusal to get COVID vaccinations.
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The State Department is blocking new passports for trans Americans
The ACLU has warned that transgender people risk losing access to their passport and supporting documents if they apply to update their gender marker.
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Senators are trying — again — to make air travel easier for breastfeeding parents
The BABES Enhancement Act, led by Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, would require the TSA to set clear guidance ensuring hygienic handling of breast milk and breastfeeding supplies. -
Senate narrowly confirms Pete Hegseth to lead Pentagon
The Senate voted 51-50 on Friday night to confirm Hegseth, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
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Who Trump’s America leaves out
The president is attempting to define how certain people get to participate in public life.
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Hegseth said he settled sexual assault accusation for $50,000
The 2020 settlement by Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon was confidential but was revealed in response to Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s confirmation questions.
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The 19th Explains: Birthright citizenship and Trump’s order to end it
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship to babies born on U.S. soil.
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Trump's pick for EU ambassador is another man with a controversial past
Andrew Puzder, a former restaurant industry executive, had also been Trump’s first pick for labor secretary in 2017 but backed out after spousal abuse accusations resurfaced.
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‘My child will be stateless’: Pregnant women sue Trump administration over the end of birthright citizenship
The president’s order withholding citizenship from the children of some immigrants is being challenged by multiple lawsuits, arguing it violates the Constitution.