The Supreme Court appeared divided Wednesday over the constitutionality of state laws banning gender-affirming medical care for minors, a politically charged issue dealing with transgender rights. The justices heard nearly two-and-a-half hours of tense oral arguments over a challenge to a Tennessee law. At issue is whether the equal protection clause — which requires the government to treat similarly situated people the same — prohibits states from allowing medical...

A growing number of migrants are deciding to return home rather than face the consequences of President-elect Trump’s planned border policies, according to a new report. Mexican officials say between 50 and 100 migrants are now requesting “voluntary return” to their own countries, with migrants either covering their own costs or relying on state funds. Some migrants credit their apprehension to Trump’s plans to eliminate a U.S. government...