US Senate Republicans spotlight trans athletes issue as midterms approach

U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans held a hearing to oppose transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. Democratic members characterized the focus as a distraction from cost-of-living concerns. The discussion comes as both parties prepare for upcoming midterm elections.
WASHINGTON — Republicans on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee used a hearing Wednesday to continue voicing opposition to transgender athletes competing in women’s sports, which the top Democrat on the panel called a distraction from cost-of-living issues voters are more concerned about. Republicans, vying to defend their majority in the House and Senate in the […]
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