Trump Freezes $175M to UPenn Over Trans Policy

The Trump administration has frozen $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania due to its policies allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's sports. This decision follows President Trump's executive order banning biological male athletes from women's sports, citing Title IX violations. The university, which received approximately $1 billion in federal funds last year, now risks losing all federal funding as the Department of Education investigates further Title IX infractions. The move has sparked both support and criticism, highlighting ongoing national debates about transgender inclusion in sports. The case gained attention after swimmer Lia Thomas, a transgender athlete, competed and won in women's events, leading to lawsuits from other students. This action is part of a broader federal scrutiny of universities regarding discrimination and inclusion policies.