Senate Blocks Trump Sports Ban; Formally Opens Iran War Debate

The Senate blocked the Trump-backed sports ban 49-41, falling short of the 60 needed.

“Senate Democrats on Saturday blocked a Republican-backed amendment that would have barred transgender girls and women from participating in female school sports, defeating an effort to attach the measure to the GOP’s SAVE America Act during a tense and meandering weekend debate that showed little sign of resolution”

Advocate

Republicans cited high-profile cases like Lia Thomas.

Advocate

No Democrats spoke on the floor against the amendment.

Gallup shows 69% of adults believe athletes should play according to birth sex.

The vote took place amid the broader SAVE America Act debate.

The House passed the bill earlier.

CBS News

Senate Democrats remain unified in opposition.

Republicans have 53 seats and need 60 to overcome a filibuster.

Trump delivered a televised address warning of unyielding resolve.

“WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Saturday blocked an amendment that would ban transgender athletes from playing in women’s sports, rejecting one of President Donald Trump’s priorities as he pressures Congress to act on a broad voting bill”

KFYR-TV

Congress formally opened debate on the war with a 60-day timeline.

Trump said Iran's Supreme Leader was dead and will stay that way.

Iran threatened to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed indefinitely.

Iranian missiles struck targets in Tel Aviv.

National Review

Iran set $10 million bounties on Trump, Thune, Tuberville, and Blackburn.