Trump signs order that seeks to ban transgender athletes from women's sports

February 5, 2025 - 5:20pm EST
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President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at preventing transgender athletes from competing in women's sports. It's the latest in a series of actions focused on "gender ideology."

Feb 5 - 2:33pm EST

A senior DOJ official in a memo said only agents "who acted with corrupt or partisan intent, who blatantly defied orders from Department leadership, or who exercised discretion in weaponizing the FBI" should be concerned.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Wednesday that President Trump is making a bold move by saying the U.S. will "own" Gaza and vowed to stand with Trump on the issue.

Feb 5 - 12:51pm EST

The letters are the first examples of the national security and intelligence workforce being included in broader efforts to downsize the federal government by the Trump administration.

Feb 5 - 12:51pm EST

The letters are the first examples of the national security and intelligence workforce being included in broader efforts to downsize the federal government by the Trump administration.

Feb 5 - 5:01am EST

Changes to hiring and retention practices grew the department by 19,000 people in four years. But former officials warn that's still not enough for Trump's ambitious policy goals.

Feb 5 - 5:00am EST

Congress controls the power of the purse, but Republicans on Capitol Hill have put up little resistance to efforts by the administration to suspend spending that they've already approved.

Feb 5 - 4:44am EST

Sara Duterte, the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, has faced at least four impeachment complaints by several legislators and left-wing activist groups over a range of issues.

Feb 5 - 4:44am EST

Sara Duterte, the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, has faced at least four impeachment complaints by several legislators and left-wing activist groups over a range of issues.

Feb 4 - 8:41pm EST

Bondi was confirmed by a vote of 54 to 46, and will now take the reins at the Justice Department at a moment when it is facing questions about the risk of political influence at the department.