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Education and Justice departments open Title IX investigation into California community college sports body over transgender participation policy
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The U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Justice said January 15, 2026, that their Title IX Special Investigations Team has opened an investigation into the California Community College Athletic Association over a policy allowing certain transgender and non-binary athletes to compete on women’s teams after at least one year of testosterone suppression treatment.
John Lithgow, cast as Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series, has shared his discomfort over pressure to decline the role due to JK Rowling's views on transgender issues. Speaking at the Rotterdam film festival, the actor described Rowling's opinions as ironic given the series' themes of acceptance. He emphasized that Rowling is not involved in the production.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer posted on X about safeguarding women and girls from misogyny, emphasizing online influences on young men. The statement drew sharp rebukes from critics who accuse his government of failing to address grooming gangs, immigration issues, and transgender access to women's spaces. Responses highlighted perceived hypocrisies in Labour's policies.