Shumita Basu

On day one, Trump issued an executive order that the federal government would only recognize two sexes, male and female, although scientists and other experts have long said gender and sex are distinct and that gender is not binary.

On day one, Trump issued an executive order that the federal government would only recognize two sexes, male and female, although scientists and other experts have long said gender and sex are distinct and that gender is not binary.

On day one, Trump issued an executive order that the federal government would only recognize two sexes, male and female, although scientists and other experts have long said gender and sex are distinct and that gender is not binary.

Trump ordered the Education Department to block federal funding from schools that educate students about the fluidity of gender, also schools that support students who are transitioning. Trump directed his defense secretary to ban trans people from openly serving in the military. He also moved to ban trans women from federal women's prisons.

Trump ordered the Education Department to block federal funding from schools that educate students about the fluidity of gender, also schools that support students who are transitioning. Trump directed his defense secretary to ban trans people from openly serving in the military. He also moved to ban trans women from federal women's prisons.

Trump ordered the Education Department to block federal funding from schools that educate students about the fluidity of gender, also schools that support students who are transitioning. Trump directed his defense secretary to ban trans people from openly serving in the military. He also moved to ban trans women from federal women's prisons.

Today, he's expected to sign an order to ban transgender women and girls from participating in women's sports in schools and colleges. He's also signed an executive order aiming to restrict doctors from giving gender-affirming care to patients under the age of 19, which studies have shown can be life-saving treatment. Sossin told us about the impossible choices medical providers are now facing.

Today, he's expected to sign an order to ban transgender women and girls from participating in women's sports in schools and colleges. He's also signed an executive order aiming to restrict doctors from giving gender-affirming care to patients under the age of 19, which studies have shown can be life-saving treatment. Sossin told us about the impossible choices medical providers are now facing.

Today, he's expected to sign an order to ban transgender women and girls from participating in women's sports in schools and colleges. He's also signed an executive order aiming to restrict doctors from giving gender-affirming care to patients under the age of 19, which studies have shown can be life-saving treatment. Sossin told us about the impossible choices medical providers are now facing.

There have been a number of legal challenges filed so far against these moves. Sossin says trans people are terrified and overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of actions Trump has taken so far to eliminate their rights, even if some of these attempts are ultimately overturned by the courts.

There have been a number of legal challenges filed so far against these moves. Sossin says trans people are terrified and overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of actions Trump has taken so far to eliminate their rights, even if some of these attempts are ultimately overturned by the courts.

There have been a number of legal challenges filed so far against these moves. Sossin says trans people are terrified and overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of actions Trump has taken so far to eliminate their rights, even if some of these attempts are ultimately overturned by the courts.

Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. Last night, the Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as the next attorney general. Meanwhile, two other Trump nominees, Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health and human services, have advanced out of Senate committees and will head to a full confirmation vote.

Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. Last night, the Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as the next attorney general. Meanwhile, two other Trump nominees, Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health and human services, have advanced out of Senate committees and will head to a full confirmation vote.

Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. Last night, the Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as the next attorney general. Meanwhile, two other Trump nominees, Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health and human services, have advanced out of Senate committees and will head to a full confirmation vote.

Getting less attention is Darren Beattie, who Trump has appointed to a top role in the State Department. The reason to know his name is because he has a controversial past. He is a former Trump speechwriter who was fired in 2018 after CNN reported he spoke at a conference attended by white nationalists.

Getting less attention is Darren Beattie, who Trump has appointed to a top role in the State Department. The reason to know his name is because he has a controversial past. He is a former Trump speechwriter who was fired in 2018 after CNN reported he spoke at a conference attended by white nationalists.

Getting less attention is Darren Beattie, who Trump has appointed to a top role in the State Department. The reason to know his name is because he has a controversial past. He is a former Trump speechwriter who was fired in 2018 after CNN reported he spoke at a conference attended by white nationalists.

Then just four months ago, Beattie posted on social media that he believes, quote, competent white men must be in charge if you want things to work. In his State Department role, Beattie will manage public diplomacy. In legal news, the trial for the man charged with stabbing writer Salman Rushdie began yesterday with jury selection.

Then just four months ago, Beattie posted on social media that he believes, quote, competent white men must be in charge if you want things to work. In his State Department role, Beattie will manage public diplomacy. In legal news, the trial for the man charged with stabbing writer Salman Rushdie began yesterday with jury selection.