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Virginia Cities Face DOJ Probe Over DEI Mandates in Trump-Backed Pressure Campaign

A Trump-aligned legal group is demanding a Justice Department probe into top Virginia cities that allegedly violate federal civil rights law and President Donald Trump's Executive Orders over their implementation of DEI mandates. The group is putting pressure on these cities, which are seen as being in the 'hot seat' for their adherence to the orders.

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Supreme Court Gives Green Light to Trump's Gender Identity Passport Policy Restrictions

Supreme Court justices have allowed the Trump administration to enforce its new passport policy, which would restrict changes to gender information on passports for individuals seeking to align their identity with their sex assigned at birth. The decision has been met with opposition from a group of transgender and nonbinary Americans who had challenged the policy.

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GOP Gets Boost in Bid to Flip Swing District After Democrat Bows Out

The Republican Party has gained momentum in their bid to flip a swing district held by Democrats, following the surprise withdrawal of a Democrat who had been running for office. The GOP is now expected to have an easier time winning the seat that President Donald Trump carried in his three White House runs.

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