The Maine House of Representatives censured Rep. Laurel Libby for a social media post regarding a transgender high school athlete, leading to her being barred from speaking and voting until she apologizes. Libby, who refuses to apologize, highlighted the issue of trans inclusion in girls’ sports, sparking national debate and scrutiny on Maine’s policies. The U.S. Department of Education is investigating the state for potential Title IX violations, and police protection has been assigned to the high school of the trans athlete mentioned in Libby’s post.
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Appeals court denies Trump administration’s request to resume mass firings of federal employees
An appeals court has upheld a California judge's injunction that halts the Trump administration's efforts to reduce the federal workforce, denying the White House's request to freeze the ruling. The Ninth Circuit Court emphasized that the executive order overstepped the President's constitutional powers, as any significant changes to federal agencies require congressional cooperation. The order, issued by Judge Susan Illston, questioned the legality of the administration's actions while tens of thousands of federal workers have...
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