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President Donald Trump signs an executive order at the White House on Wednesday aimed at keeping transgender women out of women's sports.

White House

Trump signs executive order to block transgender athletes from women’s sports

Issue became a political flashpoint during 2024 campaign

By John T. Bennett
Posted February 5, 2025 at 5:43pm

President Donald Trump takes part in a signing ceremony in the Capitol’s President's Room on January 20, 2025.

Congress

Trump moves to roll back Biden diversity initiatives

By Michael Macagnone
Posted January 21, 2025 at 12:41pm
A beam of sunlight breaks through the cloudy skies to illuminate the Supreme Court.

Policy

Supreme Court to hear arguments on youth transgender care ban

By Michael Macagnone
Posted December 3, 2024 at 8:17am
Protesters in December jockey for position before cameras in front of the Supreme Court during oral arguments in a case about a Colorado anti-discrimination law and same-sex wedding websites.

Policy

Supreme Court backs right to not make same-sex wedding websites

By Ryan Tarinelli
Posted June 30, 2023 at 1:59pm
A bill introduced by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, above, and Richard Blumenthal would require social media companies to put guard rails on content encouraging substance use, self-harm or eating disorders.

LGBTQ, health groups see divide on digital protection bill

By Sandhya Raman
Posted December 12, 2022 at 12:00pm
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., greets former Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., during a bill enrollment ceremony after the House passed the Respect for Marriage Act. The bill codifies federal protection for same-sex marriages.

Congress sends same-sex marriage protection bill to Biden

By Michael Macagnone
Posted December 8, 2022 at 11:59am
A protester dressed in a Bible costume stands in front of the Supreme Court for oral arguments on the 303 Creative v. Elenis case Monday.

Supreme Court hears arguments in same-sex wedding website clash

By Michael Macagnone
Posted December 5, 2022 at 4:15pm
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., one of the lead negotiators on the same-sex marriage bill, is seen after the Senate luncheons in the Capitol on Tuesday.

Senate passes protections for same-sex marriages

By Michael Macagnone
Posted November 29, 2022 at 6:35pm
Senate Majority Leader Sen. Charles E. Schumer walks to his office Monday as he arrives at the Capitol after a Thanksgiving break.

Senate moves closer to protections for same-sex marriage

By Michael Macagnone
Posted November 28, 2022 at 8:07pm
Riot fencing surrounds the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on Thursday in anticipation of ongoing protests following the leaked draft opinion indicating the court will overturn Roe v. Wade.

Fortress of division: Rolling back Roe vs. Wade will be more culmination than calamity

By John T. Bennett
Posted May 6, 2022 at 11:42am