Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
Judge dismisses lawsuit by Yosemite ranger fired over transgender flag
In 2025, a Yosemite ranger hung a transgender flag on the famous rock wall known as El Capitan. The ranger was later fired and alleged that it was retaliatory and violated their free speech rights.
In 2025, a Yosemite ranger hung a transgender flag on the famous rock wall known as El Capitan. The ranger was later fired and alleged that it was retaliatory and violated their free speech rights.
Pentagon cuts 180 faiths from military recognition list — here's what remains
The Department of War has reduced its list of recognized religious affiliations from more than 200 faith codes to 31.
The Department of War has reduced its list of recognized religious affiliations from more than 200 faith codes to 31.
House rejects women’s museum bill over transgender exhibit restrictions
A bipartisan effort to establish a Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum collapsed after Republicans added provisions.
A bipartisan effort to establish a Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum collapsed after Republicans added provisions.
Dallas exoneree honored at National Civil Rights Museum
Dallas native Richard Miles is now part of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis Tennessee for his work with people being released from prison.
Dallas native Richard Miles is now part of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis Tennessee for his work with people being released from prison.
Texas investigates Southern Poverty Law Center over alleged KKK funding and donor fraud
Texas has launched an investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center following federal fraud charges alleging the nonprofit misled donors and funneled millions to the KKK and other extremist groups.
Texas has launched an investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center following federal fraud charges alleging the nonprofit misled donors and funneled millions to the KKK and other extremist groups.
Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba in gender identity custody dispute
The Trump administration dispatched a government plane to Cuba to return a 10-year-old Utah child at the center of a contentious custody dispute involving gender identity.
The Trump administration dispatched a government plane to Cuba to return a 10-year-old Utah child at the center of a contentious custody dispute involving gender identity.
Deadly antisemitic attacks reach 30-year high in 2025, report finds
A new report from Tel Aviv University found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic violence in more than three decades.
A new report from Tel Aviv University found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic violence in more than three decades.
Judge blocks Trump-era push for college admissions race data collection
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
Supreme Court rules against law banning 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.
Dallas prepares to remove rainbow crosswalks
Starting Monday, the city of Dallas is expected to remove dozens of decorative crosswalks to comply with a state mandate. Local leaders petitioned to keep the nearly 30 colorful and political designs across the city, but were ultimately denied. The project to remove them is expected to take three weeks.
Starting Monday, the city of Dallas is expected to remove dozens of decorative crosswalks to comply with a state mandate. Local leaders petitioned to keep the nearly 30 colorful and political designs across the city, but were ultimately denied. The project to remove them is expected to take three weeks.
Scouting America cuts DEI programs after pressure from Pentagon, Hegseth
Scouting America will make changes to several policies after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth threatened to pull the department's support for the organization.
Scouting America will make changes to several policies after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth threatened to pull the department's support for the organization.
Trump administration sued over new signage policy affecting national parks
A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.
A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.
Remembering Reverend Jesse Jackson
Former state representative Helen Giddings joins FOX 4's Eden Checkol to reflect on the life and career of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Former state representative Helen Giddings joins FOX 4's Eden Checkol to reflect on the life and career of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson.
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Local former lawmaker reflects on Rev. Jackson's legacy.
Local former lawmaker reflects on Rev. Jackson's legacy.
Texas DPS lawsuit: Jury awards nearly $1.7M to 2 state troopers
The nearly $1.7 million verdict was centered on claims of unequal treatment, retaliation, and a racially hostile work environment inside Texas DPS.
The nearly $1.7 million verdict was centered on claims of unequal treatment, retaliation, and a racially hostile work environment inside Texas DPS.
Dallas ordered to remove 'political' road markings by end of January
Dallas has until Jan. 31 to choose between keeping its iconic decorative crosswalks or losing millions in state road funding as TxDOT cracks down on "non-standard" street markings.
Dallas has until Jan. 31 to choose between keeping its iconic decorative crosswalks or losing millions in state road funding as TxDOT cracks down on "non-standard" street markings.
Oak Lawn church’s rainbow steps OKed despite city code concerns
The rainbow-colored steps outside a church in Oak Lawn will be allowed to stay despite concerns of city code violations.
The rainbow-colored steps outside a church in Oak Lawn will be allowed to stay despite concerns of city code violations.
FBI agents fired for kneeling during 2020 protest sue over termination
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
Joseph McNeil, civil rights pioneer known for 1960 lunch counter sit-in protest, dies
Joseph McNeil was one of four students who staged a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960.
Joseph McNeil was one of four students who staged a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960.