Former SJSU volleyball coach Melissa Batie-Smoose discusses President Trump’s ban on transgender athletes in women’s sports, while California AG Rob Bonta instructs Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to continue providing services to transgender minors despite the executive order. The hospital will halt hormone services for minors but continue treatment for current patients, as Trump’s order aims to restrict funding for gender transition procedures. Bonta joins over 20 attorneys general in suing to prevent the freeze of federal funding for transgender services, criticizing the Trump Administration’s disregard for public health and safety.
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Trump, Musk move to oust some EPA staff in Great Lakes region
For over two years, EPA officials from Chicago have been assisting a white Ohio village affected by a hazardous chemical spill, with VP JD Vance promising to complete the cleanup. Meanwhile, the Trump/Vance administration is aiming to eliminate 20% of the Chicago staff, impacting enforcement of environmental laws and support for disadvantaged communities. Despite promises to protect clean air and water, the administration's actions indicate a pattern of weakening environmental protections and prioritizing industry interests...
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