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Sarah McBride, set to be the first transgender member of Congress, talked with CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and commented on the GOP's effort to restrict bathroom use.
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Sarah McBride, set to be the first transgender member of Congress, talked with CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and commented on the GOP's effort to restrict bathroom use.
In 2020, Sarah McBride made history as the first transgender person ever elected to a state senate seat. Now, the Delaware Democrat is running for Congress.
At least 24 states have adopted bans on gender-affirming care for minors in recent years, and most of them face legal challenges.
The U.S. Transgender Survey measures responses from over 92,000 transgender people across the country.
A soon-to-be-finalized legal settlement in Colorado comes amid a growing number of lawsuits across the country aimed at improving health care access and safety for incarcerated trans people.
The slayings marked a violent start to the year in a country where the LGBTQ+ community is often targeted.
Transgender youth in North Carolina lost access to gender-affirming treatments after the GOP-controlled assembly voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper's veto.
Simon Garbett, 17, began his transition a few years ago and has now become an activist for the rights of trans youth.
The abortion ban takes effect immediately.
If Gov. Greg Abbott signs the bill into law, which he is likely to do, Texas will become the largest state to ban gender-affirming healthcare for transgender minors.
The legislature also passed a bill Wednesday to prevent transgender girls and women from competing on female sports teams.
Republican legislators in Kansas have approved a proposal to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
Beshear, a Democrat, has vetoed a sweeping Republican measure aimed at regulating the lives of transgender young people.
Senate Bill 1029 would make it illegal for nearly all trans people in the state to receive both surgical and nonsurgical treatments.
Many health professionals in rural areas don't know how to provide gender-affirming care, leaving transgender patients with few options.
After months of defiance, Montana's health department says it will follow a judge's ruling.
Evie and Gia were able to marry on the day of Bucharest's Pride March because, in the government's eyes, Evie's still a man. Their fight isn't over yet.
Four states make it nearly impossible for transgender people to amend their birth certificates.
The performer defended herself and denied any intent to spread transphobia in a series of tweets.
Sean Ebony Coleman created Destination Tomorrow, a center for the predominantly Black and Brown community.
The mother of one of the teens said her son attempted suicide and was hospitalized the day Gov. Abbott issued his directive.
Nick Meriwether responded to the student during classes by saying, "Yes, sir." The student asked him after class to use she/her pronouns when addressing her, but Meriwether said no.
The law makes it a crime for doctors to treat trans youth under 19 with puberty blockers or hormones to help affirm their gender identity.
The bill, similar to ones passed in other states, would bar transgender students from playing girls' or women's sports in public schools in colleges.
Lawmakers are focused on the future of trans health care, but doctors say the proposed bills are hurting their patients now.
The Trump administration is firing thousands of federal workers on probationary status, or those without civil service protections.
Officials at DHS said they had fired hundreds of employees across several of its agencies.
The civil lawsuit accused the rap moguls of raping a 13-year-old in 2000.
The Justice Department's motion to drop charges against Mayor Adams ends a days-long public over the decision to abandon the case.
Other eggs will be used by the LA bakery Winter Fate Bakes to make birthday cakes for displaced children.
OpenAI attorney William Savitt said the proposal "is not in the best interests of OAI's mission and is rejected."
Law enforcement and humane organization officials found hundreds of birds in kept small structures, some with visible injuries.
The military announced in a social media post on Friday that it will no longer allow transgender people to enlist.
Adams is at the center of a controversy over a directive by the Justice Department to drop corruption charges against him.
The Trump administration is firing thousands of federal workers on probationary status, or those without civil service protections.
Officials at DHS said they had fired hundreds of employees across several of its agencies.
The civil lawsuit accused the rap moguls of raping a 13-year-old in 2000.
The Justice Department's motion to drop charges against Mayor Adams ends a days-long public over the decision to abandon the case.
Other eggs will be used by the LA bakery Winter Fate Bakes to make birthday cakes for displaced children.
The Trump administration is firing thousands of federal workers on probationary status, or those without civil service protections.
Other eggs will be used by the LA bakery Winter Fate Bakes to make birthday cakes for displaced children.
The daughters of one of the cofounders of Target are expressing their alarm and shock at the discounter's recent moves to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion program.
Federal layoffs are starting with huge numbers of probationary workers, and there are warnings of bigger cuts on the way.
Elon Musk's "dual roles pose conflicts of interest so obvious that they hardly require explanation," Sen. Richard Blumenthal wrote in the letter obtained by CBS News.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced last week that President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador had agreed to accept deportees from the U.S. convicted of crimes, and also offered to house incarcerated Americans in El Salvador's prisons.
The Trump administration is firing thousands of federal workers on probationary status, or those without civil service protections.
Officials at DHS said they had fired hundreds of employees across several of its agencies.
The Justice Department's motion to drop charges against Mayor Adams ends a days-long public over the decision to abandon the case.
The military announced in a social media post on Friday that it will no longer allow transgender people to enlist.
The Federal Drug Administration last month approved Journavx, a new kind of non-addictive pain medication. Doctors say Journavx is an important alternative because the power of opioids helped fuel an overdose epidemic and a surge in fentanyl use. Stephanie Stahl reports.
A state judge in Texas ordered a New York doctor to pay a $100,000 fine for sending abortion medication to a woman in Texas, where most abortions are banned. The same doctor faces criminal charges in Louisiana. Jericka Duncan spoke to the prosecutor in the Louisiana case.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
More than 1 in 10 of the health agency's workers are being let go, including an entire new class of CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service officers.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is officially secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, but his promise to "Make America Healthy Again" may prove challenging. Here's why.
Police said Colonel Porfirio Cedeño, who led an air force special operations unit, was the passenger in a van when more than 20 shots were fired.
In Munich, Vice President JD Vance met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
Claudia Sheinbaum said the U.S. Justice Department itself has recognized that "74% of the weapons" used by criminal groups in Mexico come from north of the border.
The illicit drug haul came from 11 interceptions of suspected drug smuggling vessels in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
The body of 28-year-old Danielle McLaughlin was found by a farmer on a beach popular with tourists in March 2017
Husband-and-wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter, known as The War and Treaty, released their much-anticipated fourth studio album, "Plus One," on Valentine's Day.
Husband-and-wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter, also known as The War and Treaty, released their highly anticipated album "Plus One" on Valentine's Day, sharing their love story and personal struggles through powerful music. The couple opens up about their journey in music, overcoming hardships and finding their place in the industry.
Tickets for Beyoncé's new tour are going on general sale Friday, but fans are worried they'll be shut out or their browser will crash. Ticketmaster says buyers had trouble during the presale because of massive demand. National consumer correspondent Ash-har Quraishi has tips to improve your chances of getting tickets.
Television producer Shonda Rhimes and singer-songwriter Ben Folds have also cut ties with the Kennedy Center after President Trump's takeover of the venue.
In the highly-anticipated film "Captain America: Brave New World," Shira Haas stars as Ruth Bat-Seraph, a former Black Widow spy turned U.S. security advisor. She joins Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford in this action-packed movie. Shira shares more about her role and the experience.
Since being pulled from Apple and Google stores last month, TikTok had remained operational for those in the U.S. who had already downloaded the app, though updates were unavailable.
A video depicting various celebrities protesting Ye, also known as Kanye West, for his antisemitic comments went viral on social media this week. However, the video is completely AI-generated. CBS News confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant breaks it down.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
During this week's artificial intelligence summit in Paris, arguments were made that advanced AI is critical in the world's current threat landscape. Many militaries are exploring how advanced AI technology can be integrated into weapons systems, including nuclear missiles. CBS News' Errol Barnett has more.
This week's Paris summit on artificial intelligence ended with the United States and the United Kingdom refusing to sign on to a declaration that calls on the development of AI to be inclusive and sustainable. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.
The clouds contain carbon dioxide and only form high in Mars' atmosphere.
By switching the next space station crew to a different ferry ship, the Starliner astronauts will get home a bit earlier than planned.
Endangered Mexican long-nosed bats are now being tracked via "eDNA" using their saliva.
Methane is one of the climate-damaging gases emitted by industry, but a British firm has found a way to give it a major makeover.
The civil lawsuit accused the rap moguls of raping a 13-year-old in 2000.
Law enforcement and humane organization officials found hundreds of birds in kept small structures, some with visible injuries.
As part of a plea deal, Andrew Lester pleaded guilty to second-degree assault in the 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl. He will be sentenced in March.
The family of Justine Vanderschoot, a California teen murdered in 2003, is fighting for justice after learning a change in state law could provide a path to freedom for one of her convicted killers. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
Police said Colonel Porfirio Cedeño, who led an air force special operations unit, was the passenger in a van when more than 20 shots were fired.
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.
The clouds contain carbon dioxide and only form high in Mars' atmosphere.
By switching the next space station crew to a different ferry ship, the Starliner astronauts will get home a bit earlier than planned.
Get ready for the Snow Moon, February's full moon, which is set to peak on Wednesday morning.
Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
South Africa is one of the latest countries President Trump has targeted since taking office. Last week, the White House issued an executive order completely cutting off financial assistance to the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.
Since taking office, some of President Trump's executive actions have been met with legal pushback. CBS News Justice Department reporter Jake Rosen reports on the latest challenges.
Danielle Sassoon resigned Thursday as acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York when she was asked to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and she refused. John Dickerson gives his perspective on the significance of her decision.
It has been 25 days since President Trump returned to the Oval Office, and he has kept his campaign promises, which have included mass firings, sweeping layoffs, and the upending of international policy, and all of that in just the last few days. Major Garrett discusses some of the biggest actions from the Trump administration, and what they could mean moving forward.
Following last month's devastating wildfires, the Los Angeles area faced mudslides and heavy flooding after a powerful storm moved through the region this week. Carter Evans reports.