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Denver school’s all-gender bathrooms violate Title IX, Education Department finds

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The U.S. Department of Education said on Thursday that it found Denver Public Schools violated Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in education, by establishing all-gender bathrooms and allowing students to use bathrooms that match their gender identity rather than their biological sex.

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The department’s Office for Civil Rights opened an investigation in January, shortly after President Donald Trump returned to the White House, into Denver’s East High School after the school district converted a girl’s bathroom into an all-gender restroom while leaving another bathroom on the same floor just for boys. 

The district has said the change was made after a student-led process and that the bathroom had 12-foot-tall partitions around the toilets for privacy and security.

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The U.S. Department of Education said it found Denver Public Schools violated Title IX. (AP)

A second all-gender restroom was later on the same floor, which the district said was done to address concerns of unfairness. The district said at the time that students would also continue to have access to gender-specific bathrooms and single-stall, all-gender restrooms.

The federal government said it sent the district a proposed resolution that includes four conditions to which it must agree within the next 10 days to resolve the matter and avoid facing the risk of «imminent enforcement action.»

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«Denver Public Schools violated Title IX and its implementing regulations by converting a sex-segregated restroom designated for girls in East High School to an ‘all-gender’ facility and by allowing students to use the high school’s intimate facilities on the basis of their ‘gender identity’ rather than their biological sex,» Craig Trainor, the acting assistant secretary of the department’s Office for Civil Rights, said in a statement.

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The district has said the all-gender bathrooms were created after a student-led process. (AP)

«As a result, the District is creating a hostile environment for its students by endangering their safety, privacy, and dignity while denying them access to equal educational activities and opportunities,» he continued. «Denver is free to endorse a self-defeating gender ideology, but it is not free to accept federal taxpayer funds and harm its students in violation of Title IX. The Trump Administration will work relentlessly to hold accountable school districts that harbor the ideological fanatics and policies that sully students’ educational experience with sex discrimination.»

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The proposed resolution would require the district to redesignate all-gender bathrooms back to sex-designated multi-stall restrooms, scrap any policies or guidance allowing students to access bathrooms based on gender identity rather than biological sex and adopt «biology-based definitions» for the words «male» and «female» in all policies and practices related to Title IX.

The district must also issue a memorandum to its schools affirming that they must provide access to bathrooms that «protect the privacy, dignity and safety of students and are comparably accessible to each sex.» It is also required to state that Title IX compliance ensures girls may not be discriminated against in any education program or activity.

Fox News Digital reached out to Denver Public Schools for comment.

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The federal government said it had sent the district a proposed resolution to which it must agree within the next 10 days to resolve the matter. (J. David Ake/Getty Images)

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Under the Trump administration, federal officials have sought to target school districts for policies allowing students to use bathrooms or participate on sports teams that correspond with their gender identity.

The president signed an executive order in February to block transgender girls from participating on sports teams that do not match their biological sex.

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Earlier this week, House Republicans introduced legislation to prohibit transgender girls from bathrooms or sports teams or restrooms that align with their gender identity and not their biological sex.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Troops reinforce Puerto Vallarta as unrest shows signs of easing following El Mencho’s death

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Mexico’s Navy and armed forces have reinforced security across Jalisco following the killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as «El Mencho,» in an operation that triggered retaliatory violence and raised concerns for the safety of the many American and foreign tourists who are staying in the area.

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In a Feb. 24 press release, Mexico’s Secretariat of the Navy said 103 Marines and tactical vehicles arrived in the main tourist area of Puerto Vallarta aboard the naval vessel ARM «Usumacinta» (A-412) to reinforce surveillance and security operations after attacks targeting businesses and property in several neighborhoods. 

Naval authorities said additional personnel supported by boats, aircraft and ground vehicles were deployed to conduct maritime, aerial and land patrols to help restore order.

A soldier clears a roadblock on a road leading to Tapalpa, Mexico, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, a day after the Mexican army killed Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as «El Mencho.»  (Marco Ugarte/AP Photo)

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The naval reinforcement came as federal authorities sent roughly 2,000 additional soldiers to Jalisco following the cartel leader’s death, Reuters reported.

The operation targeting El Mencho, long considered one of Mexico’s most powerful drug traffickers and head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, sparked immediate retaliation from cartel members, including roadblocks, vehicle burnings and clashes across multiple states, AP reported.

Mexican officials have framed the killing as a major blow to organized crime. But analysts caution that removing a cartel leader does not necessarily translate into lasting stability.

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David Mora, an analyst at the International Crisis Group, stated that «federal authorities announced that they are reinforcing troop deployments to contain the cartel’s backlash, which may be protracted.»

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The State Department declared El Mencho deceased on Tuesday. (State Department)

Mora added that «El Mencho left no clear heir, and the remaining leaders could dispute control,» and warned that the cartel’s ongoing turf wars with smaller groups, especially in Guanajuato and Michoacán, could intensify as rivals seek advantage.

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While the killing delivered President Claudia Sheinbaum «a win with Washington,» Mora said, «it is far from clear the killing will aid the president’s ultimate goal of pacifying Mexico.»

Duncan Wood, a visiting fellow for North America at the Wilson Center, described the operation as a demonstration of state authority but warned the aftermath may hinge on the cartel’s structure.

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Mexican navy marines guard the area where new clandestine mass graves were found near the town of La Joya, on the ouskisrts of Iguala, Mexico, Thursday Oct. 9, 2014. Two weeks after 43 students disappeared in a confrontation with police in rural southern Mexico, Attorney General Jesus Murillo Karam announced that suspects had led investigators to four new mass graves near the southern city of Iguala where authorities unearthed 28 badly burned bodies last weekend. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez)

Mexican navy marines guard the area where new clandestine mass graves were found near the town of La Joya, on the ouskisrts of Iguala, Mexico, Thursday Oct. 9, 2014.  ((AP Photo/Felix Marquez))

«The removal of El Mencho represents a meaningful assertion of Mexican state authority against one of the country’s most violent criminal organizations. The chaos that followed was real, but temporary,» Wood said.

«In the medium term, the focus shifts to the resilience of the CJNG’s decentralized cells and the Mexican government’s capacity to sustain a comprehensive security strategy.»

In a statement posted Feb. 24 on X, the Embassy of Mexico in the United States said transit corridors were reopening and public services were being restored, airline operations were returning to normal and Puerto Vallarta International Airport had reopened to domestic traffic.

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Security presence in Mexico City following killing of cartel leader 'El Mencho'

Members of the National Guard stand guard outside the facilities of the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Organized Crime (FEMDO) in Mexico City, Mexico on Feb. 22, 2026. The security presence outside the FEMDO facilities follows an operation earlier in the day in which cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as ‘El Mencho’ was killed during a military operation in Tapalpa, in the state of Jalisco, authorities confirmed.  (Daniel Cardenas/Anadolu via Getty Image)

The embassy said some local security measures remain in place and that authorities are working with international partners to ensure safety at transit hubs and tourist destinations.

Whether the surge of troops and naval forces will prevent a broader escalation remains uncertain as authorities brace for potential power struggles within the cartel and continued clashes with rival groups.

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Armando Regil Velasco and Reuters contributed to this report

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Con su imagen en baja y enfocado en las elecciones, Donald Trump defiende su gestión: «Es un giro para la historia»

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Complicado en las encuestas y en el inicio de un crucial año electoral, el presidente Donald Trump colocó la economía en primer plano en el tradicional discurso sobre el Estado de la Unión que pronunció este martes por la noche en el Congreso y priorizó así el tema que más preocupa a los estadounidenses y que será central en las legislativas del 3 de noviembre.

En un discurso que con 1 hora y 47 minutos rompió los récords de duración, Trump festejó: “Esta noche, tras solo un año, puedo decir con dignidad y orgullo que hemos logrado una transformación como nadie había visto antes, y un giro para la historia. Nunca volveremos a donde estábamos hace poco tiempo”, dijo.

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“De cara al futuro, las fábricas, los empleos, la inversión y billones de dólares seguirán llegando a Estados Unidos porque por fin tenemos un presidente que pone a América en primer lugar”, dijo.

Y siguió con críticas al gobierno de Joe Biden: “Durante décadas antes de que yo llegara, tuvimos exactamente lo contrario. Desde el comercio hasta la salud, desde la energía hasta la inmigración, todo fue robado y manipulado para drenar la riqueza de las personas productivas y trabajadoras que hacen que nuestro país funcione”.

Ante una audiencia abarrotada de legisladores, funcionarios, militares, jueces de la Corte e invitados especiales, Trump dio su discurso en momentos en que las encuestas muestran que su popularidad está en declive y los republicanos temen perder en las elecciones legislativas el control de al menos una cámara del Congreso.

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Además, el Tribunal Supremo acaba de fallar en contra de la política arancelaria emblemática del presidente y él está considerando una acción militar contra Irán.

Precisamente sobre la tensión con el país persa dijo: «Prefiero resolver el tema a través de la diplomacia, pero nunca permitiré que el primer patrocinador del terror del mundo tenga armas nucleares», advirtió

“Como Presidente, haré las paces donde pueda—pero nunca dudaré en enfrentar amenazas a Estados Unidos donde sea necesario. También estamos restaurando la seguridad y el dominio estadounidense en el hemisferio occidental—actuando para proteger nuestros intereses nacionales y defender nuestro país de la violencia, drogas, terrorismo e interferencia extranjera”, dijo.

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Se refirió también a la captura del ex dictador Nicolás Maduro en Caracas el 3 de enero en un operativo de las fuerzas estadounidenses. Dijo que Venezuela sin Maduro era «un nuevo amigo y socio» y dijo que Estados Unidos ya recibió 80 millones de barriles de petróleo desde ese país. «Fue una victoria absoluta para la seguridad de Estados Unidos», aseguró.

El discurso del Estado de la Unión tiene por objetivo informar a Congreso sobre cómo va el país y los planes a futuro, pero a la vez ofrece una vitrina política donde un presidente puede mostrar sus logros y marcar la agenda para el año. Por eso Trump buscó aprovechar el momento en el prime time televisivo.

Si bien tocó decenas de temas, Trump centró su mensaje en su manejo de la economía. Habló de los beneficios de la ley “grande y bonita”, que financió ejes centrales de su gobierno como la defensa de la frontera y recortes de impuestos que pronto podrían ser visibles para los estadounidenses. Reiteró que ha heredado la peor inflación de la historia y por supuesto autoelogió su gestión.

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En realidad, los números de Estados Unidos no están mal en los papeles: aunque un poco menos de lo esperado, la economía crece a un 2,2%; el consumo sigue firme y el desempleo se mantiene más o menos estable.

Sin embargo, la gente no siente la mejora en sus bolsillos, sobre todo porque los precios no bajan, como había prometido Trump en la campaña. En verdad, en la postpandemia y por los paquetes de estímulo la inflación llegó a un pico histórico del 9,5%, pero el presidente de Joe Biden la bajó casi al 3% hacia el final de su mandato y seguía en declive cuando asumió Trump en enero del año pasado.

La política arancelaria del republicano, afirman los expertos, contribuyó a que los precios no continuaran bajando y nunca alcanzaran el objetivo del 2% anual ideal establecido por la Reserva Federal. Trump dijo falsamente que el índice de precios se ubica en un 1,7%, cuando en realidad se acerca al 3%

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Los estadounidenses sienten el impacto en las góndolas y eso es un karma para el presidente. Un 55% desaprueba la manera en que Trump conduce la economía, según un promedio de sondeos de RealClearPolling. Y el disgusto se agrava cuando se mide la gestión presidencial de la inflación: un 61% la desaprueba.

En general, Trump llegó a este discurso en su peor momento de popularidad en las encuestas. Su índice de aprobación del 36% es inferior al 48% de febrero del año pasado, según un sondeo de CNN publicado el lunes que mostraba su índice de aprobación más bajo entre independientes, solo el 26%.

El mensaje de Trump se dio en el horario de máxima audiencia en medio de un periodo especialmente complicado para el presidente, que se enfrenta a una serie de desafíos internos y a cuestiones urgentes en el exterior.

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El presidente fustigó duramente a la Corte Suprema, que el viernes pasado dictaminó que los aranceles que habían sido emitidos por una ley de emergencia económica no eran constitucionales porque excedían la autoridad presidencial. Esto provocó un golpe al corazón de la estrategia económica de Trump, que buscaba fondos adicionales a través de los gravámenes, pero también a su política de presión a los países para obtener beneficios.

En otros frentes complicados, Trump (que se ha proclamado el «presidente de la paz») está considerando más ataques contra Irán y enfrenta el escándalo de las continuas revelaciones sobre el pedófilo Jeffrey Epstein.

En este contexto, el presidente lucha por crear conciencia pública sobre sus logros.

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James Carville calls President Trump ‘fat, sorry, sack of s—‘ in pre-SOTU rant

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The architect of former President Bill Clinton’s political rise offered a profane preview of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, claiming he will face a «public humiliation» by November.

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James Carville, known as the ‘Ragin Cajun’ for his raucous demeanor, claimed every member of Trump’s administration except top adviser Stephen Miller «hates» him. He delivered the remarks on the Politicon YouTube channel he shares with journalist Al Hunt.

«However bad you think this is, however much you see people in your own inner circle, in your military, in your staff, in your Congress, attorney on you, it’s just starting,» Carville said.

«You know how miserable you’re going to be in November? You know, how f—ing miserable you are? Tens of millions of American people get a chance to tell you exactly what they think of you.»

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Democratic strategist James Carville doubled down this week after he was called out for predicting Trump’s imminent collapse in February. (AP/»Politics War Room»)

He addressed Trump as if he were watching, telling him to «sit still while I’m talking to you» and advising that «everybody is stabbing you in the back» before calling him a «fat, sorry, sack of s—.»

He claimed the Pentagon has begun, or will begin, leaking information to hurt Trump «because your boy Pete can’t control s—,» in an apparent reference to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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«You can’t trust anyone: trust no one, right. OK, maybe Stephen Miller, I’ll give you that one. The Congress can’t stand you. They’re not going to pass s— for you. They hate you. They know you’re going to bring them to staggering defeat.»

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Carville also claimed Congress is in disarray, alleging that his fellow Louisianan Mike Johnson «doesn’t know whether to wind his a– or scratch his watch.»

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«You are the most unpopular president at this point in your term that we’ve ever had. They don’t like you. You understand that? They don’t like you. They don’t like the way you smell and the way that you look. They don’t like your fat stomach. They don ‘t like your stupid combover,» Carville said, referring to the American people.

He also referenced the fact that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia ultimately decided to stop seeking prosecution of six federal lawmakers led by Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., who produced a video advising service members they can refuse lawful orders.

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«When you lose Judge Jeanine… that’s kind of horrible,» he said, referring to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, who is a former judge in Westchester County, N.Y. and ex-Fox News host.

«You’re in the process of getting the living s— kicked out of you. And how bad do you think this is? However much you see people in your own inner circle, in your military, your own staff, and your own Congress attorney on you. It’s just starting.»

Carville closed by wishing Trump «good health» but warned him a «public humiliation is happening as we speak.»

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«People [will] tell you exactly what the f— they think of you, and I got news for you, it ain’t very good,» he said.

In response, White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson called Carville an «irrelevant loser» who «rambles to an audience of no one.»

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«This is a sad example of late stage Trump Derangement Syndrome,» Jackson told Fox News Digital.

«President Trump is focused on delivering on his many promises for the American people — driving down costs, tackling Bidenflation, deporting criminal illegal aliens, lowering crime rates, and more,» she added.

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