Riley Gaines

California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces criticism for allowing trans athletes to compete in girls' sports following the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling upholding state laws banning males from women's sports. Newsom's office emphasized California's commitment to LGBTQ rights, while activists like Riley Gaines and Jennifer Sey condemned the stance. President Donald Trump's Department of Justice has filed Title IX lawsuits against California over its policies.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld state laws protecting women's sports in a 6-3 decision, which Riley Gaines and women's sports activists view as a significant but exhausting victory. Gaines emphasized the need for Congress to codify protections and for individuals to advocate for women's sports, while Jen Sey of XX-XY Athletics criticized the lack of such laws in 23 states.

The Supreme Court ruled that Title IX allows schools to separate athletic teams by biological sex, excluding transgender females from women's teams. This decision may strengthen lawsuits by female athletes seeking damages from the NCAA, universities, and athletic conferences over policies allowing trans athletes to compete in women's sports.

The Supreme Court upheld state laws banning transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports, a decision supported by activists like Riley Gaines and Mary Kate Marshall, who argued for preserving competitive fairness. The ruling followed a years-long legal battle initiated by Idaho athletes challenging a 2019 lawsuit that blocked similar state restrictions.

Tennessee congressional candidate Johnny Garrett's latest ad features a drag queen dunking on a high school basketball team, criticizing liberal policies and promoting his stance against gender-affirming healthcare for minors. The ad highlights his legislation restricting transgender athletes in girls' sports and his endorsement by Riley Gaines, a conservative advocate against trans participation in women's sports.

A Virginia school district faces a lawsuit over a policy allegedly concealing students' gender transitions from parents. A drag queen school board vice president was arrested on child pornography and endangerment charges. Ben Carson and Riley Gaines are challenging the removal of faith-related content from children's U.S. history books.

A report by Brave Books claims public libraries and publishers are excluding faith from children's U.S. history books for the 250th anniversary, while promoting progressive narratives. The study found no titles addressing faith or Christianity's role in the founding, instead including works tied to the 1619 Project and transgender activism. Ben Carson and Riley Gaines criticized the findings, emphasizing faith's foundational role in American history.

Conservative women, including influencers like Savanna Faith Stone and Alex Clark, express disillusionment with unmet promises of the Trump administration, such as lower gas prices and economic improvements, while attending Turning Point USA's Women’s Leadership Summit. They highlight growing divisions within the GOP and warn of potential low female voter turnout in upcoming midterms.

Polymarket's chief marketing officer paid influencers hundreds of thousands of dollars via a personal PayPal account to promote the prediction market without disclosing the payments. Influencers like Nick Shirley incorporated Polymarket branding into content, and at least 20 creators promoted the platform over 490 times on X without revealing their paid partnerships.

A trans athlete, AB Hernandez, swept three jumping events at a California girls' track and field meet, sparking controversy and outrage among politicians and activists. The athlete's wins led to a rule being enforced that awarded higher placements to female athletes who finished behind Hernandez. The incident has renewed debate over transgender athletes in women's sports.

Turning Point USA condemns a TikTok trend using audio from Charlie Kirk's assassination in outfit transition videos, calling it a trivialization of violence. The organization and various commentators criticize the trend as dehumanizing and call for the audio's removal from the platform.

South Carolina Republicans are pushing to defund the state's only public HBCU after its university canceled Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette's commencement speech due to student protests and security concerns. Evette, a conservative politician running for governor, accused the university of bowing to a 'woke mob' and cited credible threats as the reason for the cancellation.

Riley Gaines, OutKick host and former NCAA swimmer, released a children's book titled '1, 2, 3, We Are Free!' inspired by motherhood, celebrating American exceptionalism and themes of faith, family, and freedom. She expressed concern over declining patriotism and rising political violence, citing a Gallup poll and incidents involving educators linked to anti-American rhetoric.

Riley Gaines and Nick Shirley criticize California's AB 2624 bill, which they claim criminalizes investigative journalism and targets citizen journalists. The bill, dubbed the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' by critics, imposes penalties on publishing images of immigration service providers and restricts public scrutiny of taxpayer-funded organizations. Both argue it violates the First Amendment and enables authoritarian tactics.

Riley Gaines, a former NCAA swimmer and new mom, shares five wellness tips focusing on morning routines, protein intake, core strength, and accountability. She emphasizes sustainability, debunking myths about high-protein diets and advocating for consistent, small health practices.

FOX One expanded its podcast portfolio with eight new series from FOX News Media and Red Seat Ventures, including shows hosted by Sean Hannity, Riley Gaines, and others. Subscribers can now stream these podcasts directly on the platform, with specific release schedules for each series.

Rev. Franklin Graham defended President Donald Trump after backlash over an AI-generated image perceived to depict Trump as Jesus Christ. Graham asserted Trump had no intention of appearing as Jesus and claimed the image was of a doctor. Critics, including Riley Gaines and Bonchie, called the post blasphemous, while Trump denied the interpretation, stating it was meant to show him as a healer.

Franklin Graham defended Donald Trump on Truth Social after backlash over an AI-generated image perceived as depicting Trump as Jesus. Graham asserted the image lacked spiritual symbols and that Trump removed the post, while critics called it blasphemous. The controversy coincided with Trump's public dispute with Pope Leo XIV.

President Trump claims the Iran war is nearing its end, while political tensions escalate with criticism of Giorgia Meloni and internal congressional conflicts. Other headlines include a highway pileup, medical errors, and cultural stories.

Riley Gaines criticized President Trump's AI-generated image of himself as Christ-like, sparking backlash from MAGA supporters. She emphasized humility and religious respect, while Trump defended the image as a doctor's role. The controversy highlighted divisions among Trump's base and broader public reactions.

President Trump stated his decision to remove an AI-generated image depicting him as Jesus was not influenced by criticism from conservative activist Riley Gaines. Gaines initially criticized the post but later praised its deletion, highlighting a mixed reaction to the AI content.