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US Immigration Services Drops 3rd-Gender Option
The immigration agency has reversed a Biden-era policy, eliminating the ‘X’ gender option and restoring binary sex recognition.
Supreme Court Reviews South Carolina’s Medicaid Funding Block on Planned Parenthood
The state argues that no one’s rights were violated when it decided to exclude Planned Parenthood from its Medicaid program.
Trump Admin to Freeze Some Funding for Planned Parenthood
Health and Human Services says it is evaluating the organization and others to make sure they have not violated their grant agreements.
Princeton Says Trump Administration Has Suspended Dozens of Research Grants
Federal actions have already taken place against Ivy League schools Columbia and Harvard over harassment of Jewish students.
Utah County Sheriff Shocked After Charges Dismissed in ‘Ritualistic Child Sex Abuse’ Case
Problems associated with the disclosure of evidence favorable to the defendant led to a judge’s decision to dismiss the case with prejudice.
Maine Gets Final Warning on Males in Female Sports
The U.S. Education Department says failure to exclude boys and men from female sports could result in the Justice Department initiating enforcement proceedings.
China’s Role in US Fentanyl Crisis Directed by Regime Leadership, Expert Says
Insiders say fentanyl is at the core of the Chinese Communist Party’s bid to take revenge on the West, and America makes a perfect enemy.
State’s Bid to Cut Medicaid Funding to Planned Parenthood Hits Supreme Court
The court’s ruling could deal a blow to the abortion provider or widespread efforts to strip its government funding.
Judiciary Committee Sends National Reciprocity Bill for Concealed Carry to House Vote
Republican committee members say HR 38 recognizes Second Amendment as equal to all constitutional rights; Democrats say the bill is antithetical to federalism.
Hearing Date Set for California Bill to Ban Transgender Athletes in Girls’ Sports
The Assembly bill will be heard on April 1. A similar measure at the federal level failed to pass through the U.S. Senate earlier this month.
Trump Admin Drops Biden-Era Appeal That Sought Gender-Identity Protection in Schools
Oklahoma secured a preliminary injunction last July preventing the Department of Education from issuing a new Title IX regulation.
Doctors, Detransitioners Allege Medical Malpractice in Treating Gender Dysphoria
Gender transition procedures did not solve underlying psychological problems that were ignored, detransitioners said during a Capitol Hill forum.
Vance Links High Housing Prices to High Rates of Immigration Across the World
The vice president met with applause and some boos from the National League of Cities as he talked about housing and voiced opposition to sanctuary cities.
Washington Begins Demolition of Black Lives Matter Plaza
Mayor Muriel Bowser gave the order to destroy the street and rebuild it as Liberty Plaza.
Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to Colorado Ban on ‘Conversion Therapy’ for Youth
A Christian counselor argues that the state law violates her First Amendment right to guide minors away from same-sex attraction.
South Carolina Death Row Inmate Becomes First to Be Executed by Firing Squad in 15 Years
The Supreme Court issued a brief order earlier Friday denying Brad Sigmon’s request to stay his execution.
Rep. Roy Says He’s Prepared to Force a Vote on FACE Act’s Repeal
The congressman accused his fellow Republicans of blocking efforts to revoke the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act.
French Shipping Giant to Invest $20 Billion in US
The commitment follows President Donald Trump’s vow to ‘resurrect’ the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
Trump Administration Drops High-Profile Idaho Abortion Case
The government changed its position in the lawsuit that the Biden administration pursued against the state.
