


Where the Trump administration has science on its side
A government report evaluates gender therapy and medical care for children
BACK IN JANUARY Donald Trump signed executive order 14187, entitled “Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation”. He instructed federally run insurance programmes to exclude coverage of treatment related to gender transition for minors. The order aimed to stop institutions that receive federal grants from providing such treatments as well. Mr Trump also commissioned the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish, within 90 days, a review of literature on best practices regarding “identity-based confusion” among children. The ban on federal funding was later blocked by a judge, but the review was published on May 1st.
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The judge losing his patience with the Trump administration
James Boasberg is at the centre of an escalating conflict between the executive and the judiciary

Mike Waltz’s demotion is a loss for defence hawks
The reshuffle by Donald Trump portends more instability in America’s national security team
Why does America have birthright citizenship?
It aids assimilation and is more widespread than the administration admits
Donald Trump could rescue John Roberts
The president is giving the chief justice the chance to emulate his hero and affirm America’s constitutional order
How one Ivy League university avoided the president’s wrath
Sensible policies help—so does savvy politicking