The University of Pennsylvania is facing a setback as the Trump administration has halted approximately $175 million in federal funding over worries about transgender involvement in women’s sports. The move follows an inquiry into Penn’s swimming team, specifically focusing on transgender competitor Lia Thomas. The funding suspension is a component of a broader implementation of President Trump’s executive order from February concerning transgender athletes and adherence to Title IX regulations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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