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Why Democratic women are wearing pink and white at tonight’s Trump speech
The change in color reflects a shift in how they’re thinking about opposing Trump in his second term.
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‘It’s impacting us all’: Six Americans on how Trump’s second term is reshaping their lives
From caregivers to business owners, military spouses and LGBTQ+ families, The 19th asked Americans to share their concerns and the impact of Trump’s actions on their lives and communities.
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Linda McMahon is the new education secretary — but the department’s future isn't guaranteed
The Senate confirmed the nomination of the WWE co-founder, who has scant experience in schools, by a vote of 51-45.
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Andrew Cuomo wants to make his political comeback
He’s running for mayor of New York City, four years after scandals that included allegations of sexual misconduct led him to resign as the state’s governor.
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The 19th Explains: Andrew Tate, the ‘king of toxic masculinity,’ and his return to the U.S.
The self-described misogynist influencer faces various charges in Romania, including rape, human trafficking, trafficking of minors and sex with a minor.
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A status update on Trump's executive orders, from gender to immigration and DEI
As lawsuits against the administration grow, here is where some of the orders that affect LGBTQ+ people and women stand.
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Future of cancer coverage for women federal firefighters uncertain under Trump
Biden's Labor Department added ovarian, uterine, cervical, and breast cancer coverage for wildland firefighters. It’s unclear whether the new protections will stick under Trump.
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‘Horrible discrimination’: Federal judges say Trump’s anti-trans orders are rooted in bias, not law
Courts blocking Trump’s policies on trans rights argue they reflect animus — government action driven by hostility, rather than legitimate policy.
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Trump disbands health equity panel examining Medicare and Medicaid
The committee was designed to reduce barriers to care for people of color, LGBTQ+ people and rural Americans. A new executive order deemed it "unnecessary."
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The woman behind 13 years of feminist victories is passing the baton to a new generation
“There will ultimately be backlash to the backlash, and it’s our job to swing the pendulum back,” said Shaunna Thomas, outgoing executive director of women’s group UltraViolet.