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Trump Orders Reflect His Promises to Roll Back Transgender Protections and End DEI Programs
President Donald Trump signed executive orders Monday rolling back protections for transgender people and terminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government.
What Melania Trump Wore to the Inauguration — Including The Hat
The hat designed by Eric Javits shielded the first lady's eyes as her husband was sworn in Monday for the second time. Javits said dressing the first lady has been one of the greatest honors of his career.
Pope Francis Calls Trump's Plans of Mass Deportation of Immigrants 'a Disgrace'
Pope Francis said Donald Trump's plans to impose mass deportations of immigrants would be a "disgrace," as he weighed in on the incoming U.S. president's pledges nearly a decade after calling him "not Christian" for wanting to build a wall.
Trump Returning to Power After Unprecedented Comeback, Emboldened to Reshape American Institutions
Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, will be sworn in as the 47th president on Monday.
Trump Says He Will Issue an Executive Order Monday to Get TikTok Back Up
President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday that he plans to issue an executive order that would give TikTok's China-based parent company more time to find an approved buyer before the popular video-sharing platform is subject to a permanent U.S.ban.
It's Inauguration Eve and Trump Is Ready to Revel in his Return to Power
President-elect Donald Trump is spending the eve of his inauguration in a series of Washington events that celebrate his return to power and his "Make America Great Again" movement as he prepares to move back into the White House.
TikTok Goes Dark as US Ban Takes Effect
Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch videos on the social media platform as a federal ban on the immensely popular app takes effect.
Thousands Converge on Washington for a March Days Before Trump Takes Office
Thousands of people from around the United States were rallying in the nation's capital Saturday for women's reproductive rights and other causes they believe are under threat from the incoming Trump administration.
Supreme Court Will Hear Case of Maryland Parents who Object to LGBTQ+ Books in their Kids' Classes
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear an appeal from parents in suburban Washington who want to pull their children from elementary school classes that use books featuring LGBTQ characters.
Village People to 'Hang Out with All the Boys' at Trump's Inauguration
The Village People will be performing at Donald Trump's inauguration, so expect some "Y.M.C.A." action as well.
Battle over 'Conversion Therapy' Ban Before Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether a legislative committee's rejection of a state agency rule banning the practice of "conversion therapy" was unconstitutional.
Supreme Court Seems Open to Age Checks for Online Porn, though Some Free-Speech Questions Remain
The Supreme Court seemed open to a Texas law aimed at blocking kids from seeing online pornography, though the justices could still send it back to a lower court for more consideration of how the age verification measure affects adults' free-speech rights
Montana House Endorses Transgender Bathroom Ban Affecting Fellow Lawmakers
Montana's Republican-controlled House on Wednesday endorsed a ban on transgender people using bathrooms in public buildings that do not align with their sex assigned at birth — a change that would complicate daily life for two fellow lawmakers.
Tom of Finland Co-founder Removed as Int. Mr. Leather Judge After Seen Wearing Nazi Regalia
It was reported Tuesday that International Mr. Leather — the world's oldest leather conference and competition — has removed Durk Dehner, a cofounder of the Tom of Finland Foundation, as one of its judges after he was seen wearing Nazi regalia.
Supreme Court Will Hear Texas Anti-pornography Law that Challengers Say Violates Free-Speech Rights
A Texas anti-pornography law is going before the Supreme Court on Wednesday in a collision of free speech rights, regulation of online content and the protection of children.
Virginia House Passes Resolutions Protecting Marriage Equality, Voting Rights, More
The Virginia House of Delegates passed resolutions on Tuesday enshrining rights to abortion, voting and marriage equality in a critical step for Democrats hoping to amend the state's constitution next year.
Turkey's Erdogan Launches 'Year of the Family' with an Attack on the LGBTQ+ Community
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan marked the launch of Turkey's "Year of the Family" on Monday with an attack on the LGBTQ+ community and the announcement of measures to boost birth rates.
Supreme Court to Consider Obamacare's Free PrEP, Other Preventive Healthcare
Millions of Americans may lose access to PrEP, cancer screenings, and more, depending on how the latest challenge to Obamacare plays out at the Supreme Court.
Italian Bishops Approve Gay Men for Priesthood... as Long as They Stay Celibate
The Vatican now says that openly gay men may be ordained and serve as priests on the condition that they — like their heterosexual peers — stay celibate.
Donald Trump Said he Wants to Ban Trans Athletes from Competing. The Reality is More Nuanced
One of President-elect Donald Trump 's most popular talking points during his campaign centered on the future of transgender athletes.