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They allege university officials dismissed their concerns, suggesting that objecting to Thomas' participation reflected a psychological issue and warned that speaking out could damage their reputations and careers. The suit also challenges the NCAA's policy allowing transgender athletes to compete based on gender identity, calling it discriminatory.

They allege university officials dismissed their concerns, suggesting that objecting to Thomas' participation reflected a psychological issue and warned that speaking out could damage their reputations and careers. The suit also challenges the NCAA's policy allowing transgender athletes to compete based on gender identity, calling it discriminatory.

So far, neither the NCAA nor the universities named in the lawsuit have commented.

So far, neither the NCAA nor the universities named in the lawsuit have commented.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens. The ruling comes after a lawsuit filed by four states arguing the order violates the 14th Amendment. Signed on Inauguration Day, the order was set to take effect February 19th and could impact hundreds of thousands of people.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens. The ruling comes after a lawsuit filed by four states arguing the order violates the 14th Amendment. Signed on Inauguration Day, the order was set to take effect February 19th and could impact hundreds of thousands of people.

The Trump administration says it will appeal the ruling.

The Trump administration says it will appeal the ruling.

Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, has cleared a key procedural hurdle in his confirmation bid. The debate-ending motion passed 51 to 49, with Senator Susan Collins voting against and Mitch McConnell in favor, setting a final vote for tomorrow night. Hegseth's confirmation has been clouded by allegations of past infidelity and drinking, the latter of which he denies.

Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, has cleared a key procedural hurdle in his confirmation bid. The debate-ending motion passed 51 to 49, with Senator Susan Collins voting against and Mitch McConnell in favor, setting a final vote for tomorrow night. Hegseth's confirmation has been clouded by allegations of past infidelity and drinking, the latter of which he denies.

Critics, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, argue he's unqualified, while supporters say he'll challenge Pentagon woke policies. The former Fox News host and Army vet has pledged to abstain from alcohol if confirmed.

Critics, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, argue he's unqualified, while supporters say he'll challenge Pentagon woke policies. The former Fox News host and Army vet has pledged to abstain from alcohol if confirmed.

California continues to be ravaged by wildfires. After starting to make advances in the Palisades area, the winds have shifted, leading the Hughes Fire to burn over 10,000 acres. Daily Wire senior editor Ash Short has the latest.

California continues to be ravaged by wildfires. After starting to make advances in the Palisades area, the winds have shifted, leading the Hughes Fire to burn over 10,000 acres. Daily Wire senior editor Ash Short has the latest.

The president has also redesignated Yemen's Houthi rebels as a foreign terrorist organization. The move reverses the Biden administration's decision to remove the group from the list. The White House says the policy aims to eliminate Houthi capabilities and cut off their resources after months of attacks on U.S. and international vessels in the Red Sea.

The president has also redesignated Yemen's Houthi rebels as a foreign terrorist organization. The move reverses the Biden administration's decision to remove the group from the list. The White House says the policy aims to eliminate Houthi capabilities and cut off their resources after months of attacks on U.S. and international vessels in the Red Sea.

Trump also ordered a review of organizations operating in Yemen to ensure they're not funding the Houthis.

Trump also ordered a review of organizations operating in Yemen to ensure they're not funding the Houthis.

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Those are your drive home updates this afternoon. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com. And for more in-depth reporting on the biggest stories of the day, tune into our full episode of Morning Wire every morning.