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HHS Updates Definition of Sex to Align with Recent Executive Order

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released updated guidance on Wednesday redefining sex in accordance with President Donald Trump’s executive order affirming that “there are only two sexes, female and male.” The update follows Trump’s “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government” executive order, which he… Continue reading HHS Updates Definition of Sex to Align with Recent Executive Order
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U.S. Designates Eight South American Gangs as Foreign Terrorist Organizations

Several South American criminal gangs are now designated as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) by the United States. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed the designation Wednesday February 19, publishing in the Federal Register on February 20. This comes nearly a month after Trump signed an executive order aiming to designate “Cartels And Other Organizations As… Continue reading U.S. Designates Eight South American Gangs as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
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Maine Defies Federal Order as Transgender Athlete Claims Girls’ Pole Vault Victory

A transgender-identifying boy won first place in Maine’s Class B state championship for women’s pole vaulting on Monday. The victory comes as Maine refuses to enforce President Donald Trump’s executive order barring biological males from competing in girls’ sports at public schools. The boy’s win in pole vaulting resulted in Greely High School’s girls’ track… Continue reading Maine Defies Federal Order as Transgender Athlete Claims Girls’ Pole Vault Victory
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Egregious NYC Toll Program Cut by Department of Transportation

After less than two months of being in effect, the New York Congestion Pricing Program (CPP) is set to be terminated by the Department of Transportation (DOT).  According the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the CPP was intended to lessen traffic congestion in New York City. The most controversial part of the program included a daily… Continue reading Egregious NYC Toll Program Cut by Department of Transportation
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Illegal Border Crossings Reach Lowest Level in Five Years

Illegal border crossing apprehensions saw a sharp decline in the days following President Donald Trump’s return to office, with the White House attributing the drop to what it called “the Trump effect.” According to data from Customs and Border Protection (CBP), illegal border crossing apprehensions fell 36 percent in January from the previous month. This… Continue reading Illegal Border Crossings Reach Lowest Level in Five Years
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President Signs Executive Order Expanding IVF Access 

President Donald Trump signed an executive order effectively expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) for couples seeking it.  The order is an attempt to increase the U.S. fertility rate, which, according to the White House, is at an “historic low,” decreasing 3% from 2022 to 2023. Moreover, the order is designed to enable financially-burdened… Continue reading President Signs Executive Order Expanding IVF Access 
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Mexico Threatens to Sue Google as Gulf of America Appears on Maps

Mexico demanded Monday from Google that its map services change the name Gulf of America back to the Gulf of Mexico. If the company fails to do this, it will face a lawsuit.  In a letter to Google, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that gulf regions not under jurisdiction of the United States should not… Continue reading Mexico Threatens to Sue Google as Gulf of America Appears on Maps
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Notre Dame Says Diversity is ‘Equally Important’ in Hiring as Catholicism

The University of Notre Dame’s provost told faculty members that hiring women and non-white staff is “equally important” to the school’s mission of hiring Catholic faculty. According to an email obtained by the National Catholic Register, University Provost John McGreevy outlined Notre Dame’s hiring priorities in a message sent to faculty in January. McGreevy stated… Continue reading Notre Dame Says Diversity is ‘Equally Important’ in Hiring as Catholicism
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Department of Education Cuts Over $600 Million in Grants for ‘Divisive’ Ideologies

The Department of Education announced Monday that it has cut more than $600 million in grants previously awarded to groups that train educators in  “divisive ideologies.” The grants had funded programs such as workshops on critical race theory (CRT) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training. The move follows an executive order signed by President… Continue reading Department of Education Cuts Over $600 Million in Grants for ‘Divisive’ Ideologies
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White House Bars Associated Press from Oval Office, Air Force One Over ‘Gulf of America’ Dispute

The White House has indefinitely barred the Associated Press from access to the Oval Office and Air Force One due to the outlet’s continued use of the term “Gulf of Mexico,” despite the Trump administration’s decision to rename it the “Gulf of America.” President Donald Trump issued an executive order in January initiating the name… Continue reading White House Bars Associated Press from Oval Office, Air Force One Over ‘Gulf of America’ Dispute
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Washington State Lawmakers Propose Removing George Washington’s Image from State Flag

Lawmakers in Washington state are proposing the removal of George Washington’s face from the state flag. The current flag, featuring a green background with the state seal—an image of George Washington—was designed in 1889 when Washington achieved statehood. State law specifies that the flag must be “of dark green silk or bunting and shall bear… Continue reading Washington State Lawmakers Propose Removing George Washington’s Image from State Flag
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University of Washington Faces Title IX Complaint After Antifa Activists Disrupt TPUSA Event on Women’s Rights

The University of Washington has been hit with a Title IX complaint after Antifa activists forced the cancellation of an event organized by the campus’ TPUSA chapter, which focused on women’s rights. Last month, the TPUSA chapter had scheduled an event featuring Olivia Krolczyk, an ambassador for the Riley Gaines Center, who was set to… Continue reading University of Washington Faces Title IX Complaint After Antifa Activists Disrupt TPUSA Event on Women’s Rights
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