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Businesses Assail Texas Move to Classify Care for Trans Teens as ‘Child Abuse’

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Greater than 60 main companies, together with family names in know-how and retail, have signed onto a brand new promoting marketing campaign in Texas protesting a transfer by the state’s governor to label as “youngster abuse” medical remedies which can be extensively thought of to be the usual of take care of transgender youngsters.

In digital adverts and a full-page commercial in Friday’s Dallas Morning Information, the companies assailed a Feb. 22 directive by Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, requiring academics and medical professionals to report back to youngster protecting providers mother and father who’re serving to their youngsters get such remedies as puberty-suppressing medicine and hormones.

Mr. Abbott’s order — introduced per week earlier than the Texas main, through which he received nomination for one more time period as governor — got here as lawmakers in Florida have additionally moved to advance a invoice banning instruction about sexual orientation or gender id in some elementary college grades, extensively referred to as the “Don’t Say Homosexual” invoice.

Each measures are a part of a wave of anti-L.G.B.T.Q. crackdowns by conservative politicians heading into the midterm elections.

“It’s a web page from the playbook that we’ve seen earlier than, and it’s very acquainted to me,” mentioned Jay Brown, a senior vice chairman for applications, analysis and coaching on the Human Rights Marketing campaign, the nation’s largest L.G.B.T.Q. advocacy group, which organized for the Texas adverts.

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“Discrimination is unhealthy for enterprise,” Friday’s print advert says, adopted by a requirement that Mr. Abbott drop the brand new coverage.

The signatories embody outdated blue-chip manufacturers like Johnson & Johnson and Macy’s in addition to tech giants like Meta and Google, the attire makers Levi Strauss & Co. and Hole Inc., and retailers like Ikea and REI.

“Our corporations do enterprise, create jobs, and serve clients in Texas,” the advert says, including that the businesses “have stood to make sure LGBTQ+ folks — our staff, clients, and their households — are secure and welcomed within the communities the place we do enterprise.”

“The latest try and criminalize a guardian for serving to their transgender youngster entry medically obligatory, age-appropriate healthcare within the state of Texas goes in opposition to the values of our corporations,” the advert continues. It warns that the coverage may instill concern amongst mother and father of transgender youngsters apprehensive that offering them the absolute best medical care may “danger having these youngsters eliminated by youngster protecting providers.”

“It’s not simply fallacious, it has an impression on our staff, our clients, their households and our work,” the advert concludes.

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The hassle by companies to strain the state remembers the response after North Carolina officers handed a invoice in 2016 requiring folks to make use of public bogs applicable to the intercourse listed on their delivery certificates.

Whether or not there can be a extra aggressive response from companies to the Texas measure or others prefer it stays to be seen.

“I believe the group has been actually hungry for extra,” Mr. Brown mentioned, including, “We actually do see that that is the start and never the top of extra voices talking out in opposition to these legal guidelines.”

Mr. Brown mentioned that Texas lawmakers had brought about intense concern amongst households of transgender youths, who he mentioned have been among the most susceptible folks with the fewest authorized protections.

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“Individuals are actually scared,” he mentioned. “I do know households who’ve needed to transfer lots of of miles from their houses as a result of their legal professionals are telling them it’s not secure within the nation they reside in, in Texas. The lawmakers who do that, they’re making a short-term wager with their extremist base that they’re going to attain a pair factors on the danger of individuals’s lives.”

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Trump targets House Freedom Caucus chair in intra-party Republican primary feud

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As he fights for his political life, House Freedom Caucus chair Rep. Bob Good of Virginia is facing off against a primary challenger supported by the most powerful politician in the Republican Party – former President Trump.

And the contentious intra-party battle in Virginia’s reliably red 5th Congressional District, in the southern part of the Commonwealth, is pitting conservatives versus conservatives and Trump against some of his biggest allies in the House of Representatives. 

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It’s one of the high-profile races on Tuesday as Virginia and Oklahoma hold primary elections.

And if Good loses, he’ll become the first House incumbent from either major party to be defeated by a primary challenger so far this election year.

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Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, speaks alongside fellow members during a press conference on the government funding bill, at the U.S. Capitol on March 22, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Good incurred Trump’s wrath for being one of just a handful of House Republicans to endorse Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the GOP presidential primaries.

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Even though the two-term congressman avoided criticizing Turmp and quickly endorsed the former president after DeSantis ended his White House bid in January, Trump wrote on this Truth Social platform that “the damage had been done!”

Trump last month endorsed John McGuire, a Virginia state senator and former Navy SEAL, who is challenging Good for the GOP nomination.

McGuire also has the backing of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a conservative firebrand and major Trump ally who is a vocal critic of Good who last year broke with the House Freedom Caucus, which is considered the most far-right group of lawmakers in the chamber.

Republican California Rep. Kevin McCarthy

Then-Rep. Kevin McCarthy, a Republican from California, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, as he was ousted as House Speaker. (Nathan Howard/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is also targeting Good, who was one of eight Republicans last autumn who joined with Democrats to vote to oust McCarthy from his leadership position.

But Good has the support of Reps. Matt Gaetz and Byron Donalds of Florida, two conservatives who are also strong backers of Trump.

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And fellow House Freedom Caucus members, Reps. Chip Roy of Texas and Andy Biggs of Arizona, joined Good in Virginia for a rally on Friday.

Even though he’s being targeted by Trump, Good is spotlighting his support for the former president as he runs for re-election.

“Happy Birthday to the best and next president of the United States, President Trump!” Good wrote on social media on Friday, on the former president’s 78th birthday.

Good also showed up earlier this spring at Trump’s criminal trial in New York City, to show his support for the former president.

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In Virginia’s Republican Senate primary, Trump is supporting Navy veteran Hung Cao. 

Cao faces Scott Parkinson, who has endorsements from Good and other GOP members of Congress. Three other candidates are also vying for the Republican nomination, with the winner challenging Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine in November.

Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) arrives to a caucus meeting with House Republicans on Capitol Hill

Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) arrives to a caucus meeting with House Republicans on Capitol Hill May 10, 2023 in Washington, DC.  (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

In Oklahoma, the race to watch is in the red-state’s 4th Congressional District, where 10-term Republican Rep. Tom Cole is facing a primary challenge from wealthy businessman Paul Bondar.

Cole, the chair of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, has spent over $3 million as he fights for re-nomination. But Bondar, a first time candidate who made his money in the insurance industry, has shelled out nearly $5 million to try and unseat Cole, who has Trump’s backing.

There are three other candidates on the primary ballot, and if no one tops 50%, there will be a runoff with the two leading contenders in August.

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Fox News’ Matt Reidy contributed to this report

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Who's who at Biden's star-studded Los Angeles fundraiser

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A galaxy of political and entertainment stars (of various wattage) arrived Saturday night at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater for a gala fundraiser for President Biden’s reelection campaign.

Here’s a rundown of some of those who attended the event, which is expected to raise at least $28 million:

First Lady Jill Biden

Former President Obama

Julia Roberts

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George Clooney

Barbra Streisand

Paul Anka

Kathy Griffin

Jeffrey Katzenberg

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Bryan Lourd

Richard Lovett

Jimmy Kimmel

Jack Black

Kathryn Hahn

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Jason Bateman

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Gov. Gavin Newsom

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Los Angeles)

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Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (D-Norwalk)

Rep. Ann McLane Kuster (D-N.H.)

Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village)

Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara)

Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Indio)

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Rep. Mark Takano (D-Riverside)

Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-Pacoima)

Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-San Diego)

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Long Beach)

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Torrance)

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Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-San Pedro)

L.A. Councilmember Kevin de León

L.A. Councilmember Curren Price

People wait in line to attend President Biden’s fundraiser at the Peacock Theater.

(Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times)

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Thousands of Biden supporters paid between $250, for a seat far from the stage, and $500,000 — for a ticket package that includes prime seats, photos with both presidents and a VIP after-party.

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Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint during President Biden's trip to Southern California

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A Secret Service agent was robbed at gunpoint in California over the weekend, according to local law enforcement. It happened at the same time President Biden was in California for a star-studded Los Angeles fundraiser.

On Saturday, June 15, just after 9:30 p.m., the Tustin Police Department said officers responded to a call about a possible robbery that happened at the Tustin Fields 1 residential community.

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Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim was a member of the Secret Service and that his bag was stolen at gunpoint.

During the incident, police said an agent-involved shooting happened.

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Police are searching for this car in connection to the robbery. (Tustin Police Department)

The suspect(s) were not found, and it is unknown at this time whether the suspect(s) was injured as a result of the incident, police said.

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Officers found some of the victim’s belongings in the area and the incident is being investigated.

Police are looking for a 2004-2006 silver Infiniti FX35 or similar vehicle that was seen leaving the scene. 

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A Secret Service agent was robbed at gunpoint in Tustin, California, on the same day President Biden was attending a star-studded Los Angeles fundraiser. (Getty Images)

Authorities said there is no known threat to the public.

The Tustin Police Department is looking for assistance from the public in identifying the subject(s) involved in the crime and are urging anyone with information to call 714-573-3372. 

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President Biden was in Los Angeles for a campaign fundraiser on Saturday night.

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President Biden and former President Obama

President Biden speaks beside former President Obama during a campaign fundraiser at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 15, 2024. (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)

George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Barbra Streisand were among those in attendance at the star-studded event, which reportedly raised more than $30 million.

Tickets for Saturday’s gala at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, which an invitation described as a “historic night,” ranged from $250 for a single person to get in the door to half a million dollars for special access, photos with Biden and former President Obama and invitations to an after-party.

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The fundraiser comes less than three months after CBS’ Stephen Colbert participated in a lavish record-setting fundraiser that brought in $26 million for the Biden campaign.

Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment.

Fox News Digital’s Paul Steinhauser and Kristine Parks contributed to this report. 

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