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Donald Trump has secured a second term as President of the United States, surpassing the necessary 270 electoral votes. His victory comes after reclaiming key battleground states from the Democrats, with Kamala Harris conceding the election. Voter concerns over the economy played a significant role in Trump's comeback.
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Following the recent elections, House Republicans are pushing legislation to restrict transgender individuals' access to bathrooms and other facilities. Newly elected Representative Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, is directly targeted by a resolution introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace. This has sparked significant backlash from Democrats and advocates.
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The U.S. Congress is facing a contentious debate over bathroom access for newly elected transgender Representative Sarah McBride. Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP Rep. Nancy Mace have introduced measures to restrict access to single-sex facilities based on biological sex, igniting discussions on transgender rights and dignity.
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President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to reinstate a ban on transgender individuals serving in the military, potentially discharging thousands of active service members. This move follows his previous ban during his first term, which was reversed by President Biden.
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Ohio has passed a law requiring public and private schools to designate separate bathrooms based on biological sex, impacting transgender students. The law, signed by Governor DeWine, takes effect in 90 days and has drawn criticism from civil rights groups and Democrats.
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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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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case challenging Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, with Chase Strangio representing families who argue the law causes harm. The case reflects broader tensions over transgender rights amid increasing restrictions across the country.
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A proposed bill in Montana that would have restricted bathroom access for transgender lawmakers was defeated in a legislative committee vote. The measure, introduced by Republican Rep. Jerry Schillinger, faced opposition from both Democrats and some Republicans, including Rep. David Bedey, who called it a distraction from legislative work.
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Protests erupted in Congress as trans rights activists, including Chelsea Manning, staged a sit-in against new bathroom rules imposed by House Speaker Mike Johnson. The rules restrict trans individuals from using facilities corresponding to their gender identity, igniting backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates and Democratic lawmakers.