During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday, Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri confronted American Immigration Council senior fellow Aaron Reichlin-Melnick over the economic impact of illegal immigration on the American workforce.
The LPGA Tour has updated its gender eligibility requirements, effectively barring most transgender athletes who transitioned after male puberty from competing in its tournaments. The decision, announced Wednesday, states that the effects of male puberty provide "competitive advantages in golf performance compared to players who have not undergone male puberty."
The U.S. economy added 227,000 jobs in November, surpassing economists’ forecast of 215,000, the Department of Labor reported Friday. The unemployment rate edged up slightly to 4.2%, as more individuals entered the workforce.
Former NCAA swimming champion and women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines organized a rally on December 4 in support of the Stone Ridge Christian High School girls’ volleyball team in California. The team forfeited a Northern California Division 6 playoff game last month after refusing to compete against an opponent with a male identifying as a female on its team.
On Tuesday, the Minnesota State Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a high-profile case involving JayCee Cooper, a trans-identified male powerlifter, who sued USA Powerlifting (USAPL) after being barred from competing in the women’s category. The lawsuit, filed in 2021, alleges that the organization violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on an individual's gender identity.
China announced Tuesday a ban on exporting certain minerals and metals to the U.S., escalating the ongoing trade and tech war. The targeted materials—germanium, gallium, antimony, and superhard substances—are vital for manufacturing semiconductors, batteries, and military hardware.
President Joe Biden has announced over $1 billion in humanitarian aid to assist individuals displaced by drought and conflict across 31 African nations. This commitment was unveiled during his recent visit to Angola, where he emphasized the United States' dedication to supporting Africa's humanitarian needs.
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is unveiling the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) initiative, spotlighting a lineup of bold reformers slated to lead the nation’s healthcare overhaul. Trump’s Cabinet picks are positioned to tackle bureaucracy, corruption, and America’s rising chronic disease rates, with a focus on transparency and competition.
NATO has inaugurated an amphibious warfare center in Sørreisa, Norway, near Russia's Arctic border, to enhance defense capabilities amid escalating tensions with Moscow. This facility provides specialized training for U.S., British, and Dutch forces, improving their ability to conduct operations in Arctic conditions.
The Biden administration announced new restrictions Monday targeting the export of advanced semiconductor chips and manufacturing equipment to China. The measures, introduced by the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security, aim to limit Beijing's ability to develop advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and military applications.
