Mairead Elordi

Another protest just happened at the University of Maryland. Stephanie Turner was disqualified from a fencing tournament last weekend after forfeiting a match against Redmond Sullivan. Sullivan used to compete as a male, but after switching to the female division, he won first place at the Connecticut Division Junior Olympic qualifiers. Turner has talked about her protests.

Another protest just happened at the University of Maryland. Stephanie Turner was disqualified from a fencing tournament last weekend after forfeiting a match against Redmond Sullivan. Sullivan used to compete as a male, but after switching to the female division, he won first place at the Connecticut Division Junior Olympic qualifiers. Turner has talked about her protests.

We reached out to USA Fencing for an explanation about their decision to disqualify Turner. They said while the conversation on this topic is evolving, they'll always err on the side of inclusion.

We reached out to USA Fencing for an explanation about their decision to disqualify Turner. They said while the conversation on this topic is evolving, they'll always err on the side of inclusion.

It happens quite a lot. A U.N. report found last year that over 600 female athletes in more than 400 competitions have lost more than 890 medals in 29 different sports. To cite just one example, Zachary Rose, who now identifies as Leah, easily won the high jump at the Portland Interscholasket League varsity relays. He beat the girls in the competition by two inches.

It happens quite a lot. A U.N. report found last year that over 600 female athletes in more than 400 competitions have lost more than 890 medals in 29 different sports. To cite just one example, Zachary Rose, who now identifies as Leah, easily won the high jump at the Portland Interscholasket League varsity relays. He beat the girls in the competition by two inches.

For context, in 2023, Rose came in dead last in the same event for boys JV.

For context, in 2023, Rose came in dead last in the same event for boys JV.

So last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture paused federal funding to Maine's athletic programs. That followed Governor Janet Mills refusing to comply with President Trump's executive order on Title IX. Yesterday, Maine's attorney general filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration challenging the Department of Agriculture's halt to the state's federal funding.

So last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture paused federal funding to Maine's athletic programs. That followed Governor Janet Mills refusing to comply with President Trump's executive order on Title IX. Yesterday, Maine's attorney general filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration challenging the Department of Agriculture's halt to the state's federal funding.

This is the first such suit over a Title IX dispute and will likely not be the last.

This is the first such suit over a Title IX dispute and will likely not be the last.

American citizen George Glezman is heading home after over two years in Taliban captivity. Daily Wire reporter Mairead Elordi has the latest.

American citizen George Glezman is heading home after over two years in Taliban captivity. Daily Wire reporter Mairead Elordi has the latest.

The 65-year-old was taken hostage while visiting Kabul as a tourist in December of 2022. His release comes after negotiations between the Trump administration and Qatari officials with the Taliban calling it a goodwill gesture. Glesman left Kabul and flew to Qatar, where he was met by U.S. hostage envoy Adam Bowler.

The 65-year-old was taken hostage while visiting Kabul as a tourist in December of 2022. His release comes after negotiations between the Trump administration and Qatari officials with the Taliban calling it a goodwill gesture. Glesman left Kabul and flew to Qatar, where he was met by U.S. hostage envoy Adam Bowler.

This release follows direct talks with Afghan officials, though it's unclear if this signals a shift in U.S.-Taliban relations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio celebrated the release, welcoming Glesman home.

This release follows direct talks with Afghan officials, though it's unclear if this signals a shift in U.S.-Taliban relations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio celebrated the release, welcoming Glesman home.

Congressional Republicans are considering their options to combat what they call activist judges who have slowed down President Trump's agenda. Daily Wire deputy managing editor Tim Rice has the details.

Congressional Republicans are considering their options to combat what they call activist judges who have slowed down President Trump's agenda. Daily Wire deputy managing editor Tim Rice has the details.