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Transgender Student's Arrest for Violating Florida Bathroom Law is Thought to Be a First
A transgender college student declared "I am here to break the law" before entering a women's restroom at the Florida State Capitol and being led out in handcuffs by police.
Georgia Democrats' Frustration with Anti-Transgender Bills Boils Over into a Walkout
Chants of "Take a walk!" echoed under the gold dome of the state Capitol from dozens of House Democrats who said they're exhausted by a blizzard of bills attacking transgender people.
Montana's Anti-Transgender Bathroom Restrictions Are on Hold under a Judge's Order
A judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a Montana law that restricts transgender people's use of bathrooms in public buildings.
Greece Quietly Cuts Out the Boys in New Surrogacy Rules
Men in Greece will be barred from having children via surrogacy if they are single or in a same-sex relationship, despite the fact ath Greece legalized same-sex marriage last year.
Senate GOP Approves Framework for Trump's Tax Breaks and Spending Cuts after Late-Night Session
Senate Republicans plugged away overnight and into early Saturday morning to approve their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts framework, hurtling past hardened Democratic opposition.
US Has Twice as Many Measles Cases so Far this Year than in All of 2024
The U.S. now has more than double the number of measles cases it saw in all of 2024, with Texas reporting another large jump in cases and hospitalizations on Friday.
Prosecutors Seek 7 Years in Prison for Disgraced Ex-US Rep. George Santos in Federal Fraud Case
Prosecutors are seeking more than seven years in prison for disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos after he pleaded guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges.
Maya Angelou Memoir, Holocaust Book Are Among those Pulled from Naval Academy Library in DEI Purge
Books on the Holocaust, civil rights and racism, and Maya Angelou's famous autobiography were among the nearly 400 volumes removed from the U.S. Naval Academy's library this week.
US Consumers Rush to Buy Big-Ticket Items Before Trump's Tariffs Kick In
Economists say the tariffs are expected to increase prices for everyday items, warning of potentially weakened U.S. economic growth.
'Hands Off!' Protests Against Trump and Musk are Planned Across the US
Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk plan to rally across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the administration's actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues.
How Trump's Latest Tariffs Could Affect Your Wallet
Experts warn the tariffs could escalate inequities. Low-income families in particular will feel the costs of key necessities, significantly straining budgets.
Republicans Moving Ahead with Trump's 'Big' Bill of Tax Breaks and Spending Cuts Amid Tariff Uproar
After a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" of tax breaks and spending cuts at a risky moment for the U.S. and global economy.
A Georgia Bill to Ban DEI in Schools and Colleges Nears Passage, Even as Potential Effects Stay Hazy
Georgia lawmakers could pass a bill banning a sweeping range of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in Georgia's public schools, colleges and universities on the last day of their 2025 session.
EEOC Chief Shifts Focus to Investigating DEI but the Methods Provoke an Outcry
The acting chief of the top federal agency for protecting worker rights has signaled a pivot to stamp out diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the private and public sectors.
Federal Judge Rules Action Against NEA Unnecessary after it Backed Off Bans on 'Gender Ideology'
A federal judge on Thursday denied a motion to stop the National Endowment for the Arts from barring funds to artists whose projects promote gender ideology, saying the agency no longer was doing it.
Gay Campground's Anti-Trans Policy Prompts Cancellations
A clothing-optional campground for gay men in Texas refuses to allow trans men — and a Houston organization for bears has canceled its event there rather than deny participation to its trans members.
Matt Meredith Has Us Rethinking the Term "Junk" Food
It's kind of simple: Take your shirt off, point the phone toward a mirror and take a picture. For Matt Meredith his reflection is an image of discipline and determination. The only six-pack he's carrying is the one attached to his ribs.
Georgia Lawmakers Pass Religious Freedom Bill Despite Discrimination Concerns
Lawmakers in Georgia's House passed a controversial bill Wednesday that aims to protect people's rights to express their religion, but that critics say could lead to discrimination.
Answering Your Questions about President Trump's Vast New Tariffs
Donald Trump followed through on his tariff threats by declaring a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States.
Musk Could be Headed for a Washington Exit after Turbulent Times at Trump's DOGE
President Donald Trump told reporters this week that "at some point, he's going to be going back" to running his companies. That was even before Musk faced a setback Tuesday in Wisconsin.