Mary Margaret Olihan

But those around him are working hard to rally support for his nominees, particularly Hegseth. And the attitude in Trump world right now is this. The American people elected Trump and Trump picked his nominees. It's time for senators to fall in line. Well, it sounds like things are looking more optimistic for Hegseth.

But those around him are working hard to rally support for his nominees, particularly Hegseth. And the attitude in Trump world right now is this. The American people elected Trump and Trump picked his nominees. It's time for senators to fall in line. Well, it sounds like things are looking more optimistic for Hegseth.

Good morning, John. So yes, today is historic. This is the first time the Supreme Court will hear a case dealing with the legality of medical gender transitions for minors.

Good morning, John. So yes, today is historic. This is the first time the Supreme Court will hear a case dealing with the legality of medical gender transitions for minors.

And this is a case that hinges on a Tennessee law banning doctors or health care providers from performing so-called gender-affirming surgeries or hormonal procedures on minors, including surgery, puberty blockers, and hormones. Activists in some medical groups have argued that children who identify as transgender need these surgeries and hormones.

And this is a case that hinges on a Tennessee law banning doctors or health care providers from performing so-called gender-affirming surgeries or hormonal procedures on minors, including surgery, puberty blockers, and hormones. Activists in some medical groups have argued that children who identify as transgender need these surgeries and hormones.

And they also argue that if these kids are denied these procedures, they might kill themselves. That's a claim that has been disputed for years. Recent research suggests that young people are actually more at risk of self-harm if they're taking hormones or if they've had gender surgeries.

And they also argue that if these kids are denied these procedures, they might kill themselves. That's a claim that has been disputed for years. Recent research suggests that young people are actually more at risk of self-harm if they're taking hormones or if they've had gender surgeries.

Yes, Walsh was a major player here. He has spent the last several years exposing the gender ideology industry, particularly through an investigation into Vanderbilt University Medical Center and their gender transition procedures for kids. That September 2022 investigation prompted Tennessee lawmakers to bring forward the legislation that's at the heart of this case.

Yes, Walsh was a major player here. He has spent the last several years exposing the gender ideology industry, particularly through an investigation into Vanderbilt University Medical Center and their gender transition procedures for kids. That September 2022 investigation prompted Tennessee lawmakers to bring forward the legislation that's at the heart of this case.

And as you mentioned at the top, Walsh is actually going to be speaking at the rally today. And he'll be joined by over a dozen organizations, as well as doctors, detransitioners like Chloe Cole, activists and others. Here's Walsh's take on this case.

And as you mentioned at the top, Walsh is actually going to be speaking at the rally today. And he'll be joined by over a dozen organizations, as well as doctors, detransitioners like Chloe Cole, activists and others. Here's Walsh's take on this case.

Far left organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union and the Human Rights Campaign have also planned protests outside the court this morning.

Far left organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union and the Human Rights Campaign have also planned protests outside the court this morning.

Well, groups like the ACLU are arguing that Tennessee hates so-called trans youth and wants to ban them from receiving care. And the media is really echoing a lot of those claims. The ACLU is sending a trans-identifying lawyer to argue on behalf of their case.

Well, groups like the ACLU are arguing that Tennessee hates so-called trans youth and wants to ban them from receiving care. And the media is really echoing a lot of those claims. The ACLU is sending a trans-identifying lawyer to argue on behalf of their case.

That lawyer's name is Chase Strangio, a woman who identifies as a man and also underwent transgender procedures to try and look more masculine. Here's Strangio explaining how she'll argue today.

That lawyer's name is Chase Strangio, a woman who identifies as a man and also underwent transgender procedures to try and look more masculine. Here's Strangio explaining how she'll argue today.

Well, I'm told Scarametti's office will argue that the sex discrimination argument doesn't really make any sense since boys and girls are fundamentally different. They've also argued that it's the states who license doctors and regulate medical practices. And they've already pointed out that more than 20 other states have passed similar laws protecting kids.

Well, I'm told Scarametti's office will argue that the sex discrimination argument doesn't really make any sense since boys and girls are fundamentally different. They've also argued that it's the states who license doctors and regulate medical practices. And they've already pointed out that more than 20 other states have passed similar laws protecting kids.