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Federal Funding Threatens California Over Transgender Athlete Policies

6/26/2025

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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon issued a stark warning to California: federal funding could be at risk unless the state reverses its policies on transgender athletes in girls' sports. McMahon demands an apology to cisgender female athletes and the restoration of titles, putting California's supportive laws in jeopardy amid looming legal battles.

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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon issued a stark warning to California: federal funding could be at risk unless the state reverses its policies on transgender athletes in girls' sports. McMahon demands an apology to cisgender female athletes and the restoration of titles, putting California's supportive laws in jeopardy amid looming legal battles.