Morning Wire Biden Approval Falls & Transgender Athlete Policy | Afternoon Update | 3.24.23
Mar 24, 2023
Explore the World Athletics Council's divisive ruling on transgender athletes competing in women's sports, aimed at ensuring fairness. Additionally, President Biden's approval ratings are slipping amid rising living costs. Tune in for a roundup of urgent news, including alarming fatalities linked to contaminated eye drops and Ford's electric vehicle division struggles. The conversation also touches on the anniversary of Beethoven's death and a heroic off-duty pilot who saved the day during a mid-flight medical crisis.
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Transgender Athletes Ban
- The World Athletics Council banned transgender athletes who have gone through male puberty from competing in women's world ranking competitions.
- This decision prioritizes fairness for female athletes above all other considerations.
Biden's Approval Rating Drops
- President Biden's approval rating dropped to 38% in March, nearing his lowest point.
- Public dissatisfaction with high gas and food prices contributed to the decline.
Contaminated Eye Drops
- Two more deaths have been linked to contaminated eye drops, bringing the total to four.
- The CDC reported 68 infections and eight cases of vision loss across 16 states.