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Trump Pauses $175 Million in Funding to University of Pennsylvania Over Transgender Athletes

The Trump administration has paused $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania over the participation of transgender swimmer Lia Thomas on its women's team, as announced by the White House.
Lia Thomas was the first openly transgender swimmer to win an NCAA Division I national championship in 2022.
The university is under investigation by the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights due to issues regarding its swimming program.
A spokesperson for the University of Pennsylvania confirmed that the school is in full compliance with NCAA and Ivy League policies regarding athlete participation.

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US President Trump cuts federal funding to UPenn over transgender sports policies

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