Latest news on Iowa's bill to end transgender rights protections

Hundreds protest Iowa bill ending civil rights protections for transgender people

Protesters filled the Iowa state capitol as House lawmakers began fast-tracking a bill that would remove civil rights protections for transgender people from the Iowa Civil Rights Act.

NBC News - 3d

Iowa lawmakers pass bill ending transgender rights protections

Iowa lawmakers became the first in the nation to approve legislation removing gender identity protections from the state's civil rights code, despite large, intense protests.

CBS News - 8h

Iowa Lawmakers Pass Bill to Eliminate Transgender Civil Rights Protections

If signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds, the Republican-backed measure would eliminate state civil rights protections for transgender Iowans.

The New York Times - 17h

Democrats introduce bill to protect transgender service members

A group of Democrats have introduced a bill to protect diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the military following President Trump's January executive order to dismantle such programming. The ...

The Hill - 3d

Trump: Iowa should pass measure removing protections for transgender people 'as fast as possible'

President Trump is urging Iowa to finalize legislation that would remove protections for transgender people, following the lead of his executive order.

The Hill - 7h

Iowa gives final approval to a bill to remove gender identity protections despite massive protests

The bill — the first legislative action in the country to remove nondiscrimination protections based on gender identity — heads to Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds.

NBC News - 19h

Iowa gives final approval to a bill removing gender identity protections despite massive protests

A bill that would strip gender identity protections from Iowa’s civil rights code has received final legislative approval and now goes to the governor

ABC News - 19h

Iowa lawmakers vote to remove gender identity as a protected class

Iowa’s Republican-led Legislature voted Thursday to remove gender identity as a protected class from the state’s civil rights code, sending the first-of-its-kind measure to Gov. Kim Reynolds (R). ...

The Hill - 22h

Iowa Moves to Eliminate Trans Rights, and Zelensky Heads to the White House

Plus, Conan O’Brien on hosting the Oscars.

The New York Times - 9h

Georgia House keeps hate crimes protection as it seeks to restrict transgender sports participation

Georgia’s state House has backed away from changes to the state’s hate crimes law that could have removed protections for crimes against transgender people

ABC News - 1d

Trump administration ends TPS protections for half a million Haitians

The decision means Haitians would lose work permits and could be eligible to be removed from the country by August.

CBS News - Feb. 21

‘Light of hope’ emerges as UN summit ends with plan for $200bn to protect nature

Agreement reached despite rising geopolitical tensions and US cuts to climate programmes

Financial Times - 10h

Latest news on Trump administration's mass layoffs

Thousands of Americans who worked as federal employees are out of a job and more cuts are coming after a federal judge allowed the Trump administration's mass layoffs plan to continue. CBS News' ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

Latest news on legal rulings against Trump administration

The Trump administration was dealt several legal blows in cases involving USAID, federal grants and the refugee programs targeted by the president. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.

CBS News - 2d

Latest news on Trump's alarming EPA cuts remarks

The White House says President Trump mispoke when he alluded to deep staff cuts at the Environmental Protection Agency. This comes as a new budget plan passed in the House and fears remain about ...

CBS News - 1d

Latest news on Trump administration undocumented immigrant registry

The Trump administration is planning a registry for undocumented immigrants and is threatening those who fail to register with jail time and fines. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.

CBS News - 5h

LGBTQ health groups sue Trump over orders targeting diversity, transgender rights

Nine LGBTQ, health and HIV organizations sued the Trump administration Thursday over three executive orders targeting transgender people and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

UN talks end in Rome with nations backing $200 billion a year plan to protect nature

Yahoo News - 15h

Latest news on Pope Francis' health after lung infection, kidney failure

Pope Francis is still hospitalized after coping with a lung infection and several other health matters. CBS News contributor Delia Gallagher reports from Vatican City.

CBS News - 4d

Latest news from Trump's first Cabinet meeting that Musk attended

President Trump took questions after his Cabinet meeting and made comments about many topics involving his administration. Mr. Trump allowed Elon Musk to speak about his efforts with the Department ...

CBS News - 2d

Russia says it is sending new US ambassador in latest sign of thaw

Russian officials appointed a new ambassador to the U.S. this week, announcing their intention to send Alexander Darchiev to Washington to help mend the troubled relationship between the two global ...

The Hill - 1h

South Carolina Republican wants to put Trump on new $250 bill

Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) says he is preparing legislation to feature President Trump on a new $250 bill. “Grateful to announce that I am drafting legislation to direct the Bureau of Graving and ...

The Hill - 2d

Britain’s new right should beware misplaced triumphalism

Hope is not built on over-reach or abandoning conservative principles

Financial Times - 6d

Mom of Sam Nordquist, transgender man tortured and killed in New York, slams police response

The mother of a Minnesota transgender man who was tortured and killed in upstate New York suggested that his death was preventable if local authorities had "done their jobs."

NBC News - Feb. 20

2 more arrested in connection with death of Sam Nordquist, transgender man tortured and killed in New York

Two more suspects were charged in connection with the death of Sam Nordquist, the transgender man who was tortured and killed in New York earlier this month.

NBC News - 4d

FDA says Ozempic and Wegovy shortage is ending. That’s bad news for this wellness stock.

“We will continue to offer access to personalized treatments as allowed by law to meet patient needs,” Hims & Hers CEO said.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

'Holte End have a new hero' - Rashford shines in Aston Villa win

Marcus Rashford inspires Aston Villa to a comeback victory over Chelsea, providing assists for both of Marco Asensio's goals.

BBC News - 5d

New York City given March 21 deadline to end congestion pricing

The Department of Transportation gave New York City a deadline of March 21 to end its congestion pricing plan. In a letter to New York State Transportation Department(NYSDOT) officials, Federal ...

The Hill - 1d

Mel Kiper Jr. makes new Patriots prediction in latest 2025 mock draft

Best player or best fit? The Patriots have a tough choice with the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Latest news on Pope Francis' health as more details emerge about his hospital stay

The Vatican provided more details on Pope Francis' health, including the latest on tests performed and how he is progressing. CBS News' Seth Doane reports.

CBS News - 1d

Bills' James Cook wants to 'get what I deserve' in new contract, hints at $15 million per year

Cook is coming off a season where he rushed for a league-high-tying 16 touchdowns

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Bill De Blasio speaks on Andrew Cuomo's possible return to New York politics

Former New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio speaks with NBC News' Tom Llamas about former Governor Andrew Cuomo's possible return to New York politics as Cuomo considers a bid for mayor.

NBC News - 2d

This New Drug Could Help End the HIV Epidemic—but US Funding Cuts Are Killing Its Rollout

Lenacapavir, a twice yearly injection that prevents HIV transmission, was named the breakthrough medicine of 2024. But without US foreign aid dollars, its delivery to millions worldwide is under ...

Wired - Feb. 21

Victor Wembanyama rookie card sets auction record price despite news of season-ending injury

However, the market for Wembanyama cards among collectors appears to be lowering with news of his blood clot.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Deal reached to end illegal strike by New York state prison workers, governor says

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced an agreement to end a wildcat strike that has roiled the state’s prison system for more than a week

ABC News - 15h

While We Wait For State Of Decay 3, This Punishing New Zombie Game Is Hitting All The Right Notes

I've long appreciated State of Decay as the exciting middle ground between an approachable zombie game like Days Gone or Dead Rising , and unforgiving survival sims like DayZ and Project ...

GameSpot - 6d

As the far right surges around the globe, what can a new TV series about Mussolini teach us? | Caroline Moorehead

Joe Wright’s new drama gives a theatrical take on the dictator’s flaws but there is so much more history viewers need to know. On 3 January 1925, Benito Mussolini delivered the most important ...

The Guardian - 2d

Pentagon orders transgender troops to be separated from the military

Transgender service members will be removed from the military within 60 days unless they are granted a waiver demonstrating their support of “warfighting capabilities,” according to a policy memo ...

The Hill - 1d

Transgender troops will be removed from the military, Pentagon says

Transgender service members will be removed from the military unless they are granted a waiver, according to a memo the Pentagon filed in court late Wednesday.

NBC News - 1d

Latest news on Iowa's bill to end transgender rights protections

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