US Senate Republicans spotlight trans athletes issue as midterms approach

By: Shauneen Miranda

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: September 23, 2026

Words: 699

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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WASHINGTON — Republicans on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee used a hearing Wednesday to continue voicing opposition to transgender athletes competing in women’s sports, which the top Democrat on the panel called a distraction from cost-of-living issues voters are more concerned about.

Republicans, vying to defend their majority in the House and Senate in the midterm elections less than six weeks away, have pursued a broad anti-trans agenda alongside President Donald Trump’s administration. Republicans on Wednesday …

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