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US Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, Republican of California, speaks following the passage of the "The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act," by the House, outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, April 20, 2023. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

House passes ‘Save women’s sports’ bill

The House passed a bill aimed at preventing biological males from competing on female sports teams. This bill applies to transgender athletes across the country.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks during the United States Conference of Mayors 91st Winter Meeting January 20, 2023 in Washington, DC. The United States Conference of Mayors is the official non-partisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. This afternoon President Joe Biden will welcome mayors to the White House. (Photo by Drew Angerer via Getty Images)

Buttigieg wants $20 million for new female crash dummies to ‘fight gender inequity’

A senior Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee applauded a proposal by Pete Buttigieg that calls for investing $20 million into brand-new female crash dummies, using the Department of Transportation’s fiscal 2024 budget.

Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum attends a service to advocate for a vote recount at the New Mount Olive Baptist Church on November 11, 2018 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A statewide midterm election recount is underway to decide if Gillum or Republican Ron DeSantis will win the election. (Photo by Joe Skipper/Getty Images)

Andrew Gillum corruption trial

Former gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum (D-Fla.) is on trial in federal court on charges of corruption and lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

SIMI VALLEY, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 05: Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) (CENTER R) walks with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen (L) at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library at a bipartisan leadership meeting on April 5, 2023 in Simi Valley, California. The historic meeting occurring on U.S. soil has been greeted by threats of retaliation by China. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Senators come together to help defend Taiwan against ongoing Chinese cyberattacks

On Thursday, a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers will introduce legislation designed to improve Taiwan’s cybersecurity and aid the island nation in fending off a potential Chinese invasion.

Bed bugs crawl around in a container on display during the 2nd National Bed Bug Summit in Washington, DC, February 2, 2011. In response to consumer concern about the rising incidence of bed bugs in the United States, the Federal Bed Bug Workgroup will hold the National Bed Bug Summit on February 1-2, 2011. During the meeting, panels will discuss bed bug initiatives, identify gaps in knowledge and outline suggested ideas for improving control on a community-wide basis. (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)

Atlanta inmate dies in jail cell after bed bug infestation

Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat says that he has made significant adjustments in response to a family’s claims that one of their relatives, Lashawn Thompson, was eaten alive by bed bugs and insects in an Atlanta, Georgia jail cell.

Twitter begins purge of blue check marks

Elon Musk’s Twitter started removing blue verification checkmarks from users who had not subscribed to the service on Thursday.