Florida Issues Guidance Aiming At Barring Children From Gender Reassignment Surgery

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On Wednesday, the Florida Health Department issued guidance aimed at barring doctors from attempting to treat gender dysphoria in children with gender reassignment surgery, puberty blockers, and other treatment options that have irreversible effects. “Systematic reviews on hormonal treatment for young people show a trend of low-quality evidence, small sample sizes, and medium to high risk of bias,” a press release from the Florida Health Department said. “A paper published in the International Review of Psychiatry states that 80% of those seeking clinical care will lose their desire to identify with the nonbirth sex.” The press release noted that one review concludes

Florida Senate Passes Bill Ending Disney’s Tax Privilege

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On Wednesday, the Florida Senate passed a bill that eliminates a special taxing district that has allowed Walt Disney Co. to govern the land where its theme park is located. “The measure potentially delivers a blow to the company’s operations in the state,” The Wall Street Journal reported. “The special district, created in 1967 and known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, exempts Disney from a host of regulations and certain taxes and fees related to emergency services and road maintenance. It saves Disney tens of millions of dollars a year, according to a person familiar with the company’s finances

Biden Admin Considering Another $800 Million In Military Aid To Ukraine

The Biden administration is reportedly considering sending an additional $800 million in military aid to Ukraine to help the country defend itself against the Russian invasion, according to The Wall Street Journal. “The Biden administration is considering sending roughly $800 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, according to U.S. officials,” the outlet reported, adding, “Earlier Tuesday, President Biden told reporters that he was planning to send additional artillery to Ukraine, but he didn’t provide details. During a video conference with key U.S. allies on Tuesday, Mr. Biden discussed the need to provide more ammunition and security assistance to Ukraine, White House

Border Patrol Encountered Over 3,000 Ukrainians At Border In March

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U.S. Border Patrol encountered over 3,000 Ukrainians in March at the southern border, according to newly released Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data. “Customs and Border Protection encountered 3,274 Ukrainian citizens at the U.S.-Mexico border in March, a twelvefold increase since February, the agency said Monday—as the U.S. prepares to contend with a flood of visa applications from people fleeing Russian aggression,” Forbes reported. “About 61.9% of the Ukrainian citizens counted by CBP in March traveled to the southern border with a family member, 37.4% were single adults and 0.6% were unaccompanied minors, roughly consistent with the demographics of Ukrainian migrants who

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