Biden signs defense bill, despite ban on transgender health care for military kids
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Biden signs 50 bills, including 1 backed by Paris Hilton, on Christmas Eve
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Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of the US
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Biden signs $895B Defense bill despite transgender care provision
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Biden signs defense bill despite objections to ban on transgender health care for military children
Biden said his administration strongly opposes the provision because it targets a group based on gender identity and “interferes with parents’ roles to determine the best care for their children.” ...NBC News - 3d -
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Texas AG sues NCAA over transgender athletes
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Texas AG Paxton sues NCAA for allowing transgender women to compete
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