Republicans Battle to Roll Back Washington's New Transgender Bathroom Rules
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Jan. 19, 2016 |
Good morning from Washington, where some conservatives see things differently on making war with ISIS and spending taxpayers' money. They're eyeing the usefulness of formally targeting the Islamic State, Josh Siegel reports. They also want to undo a budget deal with President Obama, Philip Wegmann writes. Kevin Mooney profiles an advocate for anti-union Christian teachers. Heritage's Rachel Sheffield examines America's war on poverty. And in Washington state, Kelsey Harkness speaks with parents who hope to repeal a transgender rights measure they say goes too far. |
NewsRepublicans Battle to Roll Back Washington's New Transgender Bathroom Rules"I believe that when I drop my kids off at school…I have a right to expect that the men will use the men's locker room and the women will use the women's locker room," said a Washington state lawmaker leading the fight against new rules. |
NewsWhy the Freedom Caucus Wants to Declare War on ISIS"I want to make sure my son [in the National Guard], his commanders, have the authority to do what he needs to do to kill the bad guys and get out of there," says Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga. |
CommentaryHow the Expensive War on Poverty FailedThe official poverty rate has hovered between 10 percent and 15 percent for 50 years. |
NewsHouse Conservatives Say New Trouble Brews Over Old Spending DealThe disagreement revolves around the budget deal negotiated in October by President Obama and then-House Speaker John Boehner. That agreement locks in government spending levels for two years, increasing overall spending by $80 billion. |
NewsThe Christian Educator Behind Teachers' Fight for Free Speech at the Supreme CourtAn "adversarial attitude" toward people of faith permeates the public education system and should be confronted by teachers and parents who disagree, warns the head of an organization for Christian educators. |
NewsFind Out How Much Obamacare Rates Increased in Your StatePremiums under the Affordable Care Act will rise in nearly every state this year, spiking health insurance costs for nearly all Americans, according to a new report. |
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