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Following the election of Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, House Republicans, led by Nancy Mace, have introduced a resolution banning transgender individuals from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity. This move has sparked significant backlash and debate over LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S.
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Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, faces intense scrutiny over allegations of sexual misconduct and controversial views on women in combat. Republican senators express concerns about his nomination, while Trump and conservative groups rally support for him.
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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are set to meet with legislators to discuss President-elect Trump's plans to streamline government operations. Their proposals include abolishing daylight savings time and expanding AI data centers, raising environmental and economic concerns in states like Louisiana and Tennessee. The implications for the tech sector and local communities are significant.
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Trans rights activists, including Aisha Willis, staged a sit-in at Congress to protest Republican efforts to restrict bathroom access for transgender individuals. The protest coincided with bipartisan support for a spending bill that would limit military healthcare for trans youth, raising concerns about the future of trans rights under a Republican-controlled Congress.
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President Biden signed a three-month stopgap funding measure into law on December 21, 2024, after Congress acted to avert a government shutdown. The agreement includes a one-year Farm Bill extension and over $100 billion in disaster relief, reflecting a compromise amid significant political maneuvering influenced by President-elect Trump.