Children’s Hospital Los Angeles intends to close its Center for Transyouth Health and Development and Gender-Affirming Care surgical program, citing pressure from the Trump administration. President Trump signed an executive order in January to cut federal funding for gender-affirming care programs for minors. BREAKING: Los Angeles Children’s Hospital shutting down center for transgender youth. pic.twitter.com/nVnLPub8IA — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) June 13, 2025 “In the end, this painful and difficult decision was driven by the need to safeguard CHLA’s ability to operate amid significant external pressures beyond our control,” the hospital stated in an internal email shared with CBS News. #BREAKING: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has officially SHUT DOWN their “transgender care” unit, citing pressure from President Trump HUGE victory for America’s kids! Thank you, @POTUS! pic.twitter.com/Sc5yn6ek16 — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 13, 2025 Per CBS News: A stream of challenges led to the decision to close the center, including “significant operational, legal, and financial risks stemming from the shifting policy landscape at both the state and federal levels.” Noting California’s budget crisis, President Trump’s executive orders, proposed federal legislation and rulemaking, and growing economic uncertainty, CHLA said each of these alone is a problem, but combined they make the situation “dire.” The hospital said it began notifying patients of the closure and CHLA care teams are helping patients to find potential alternative providers. “CHLA will explore reassigning impacted employees to other roles within the hospital based on needs and available funding,” the email stated. WATCH: BREAKING Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles is CLOSING its center for tr*nsgender youth. HUGE Thanks to Donald Trump’s Pressure, they will be closing on July 22nd Anyone else vote for this ? pic.twitter.com/B1EFBPhcgm — MAGA Voice (@MAGAVoice) June 13, 2025 KABC reports: While the email cited many legal and financial factors, it underscored Trump’s executive order impacting gender-affirming care and how there would be severe consequences to hospitals that continue to offer transgender medicine for pediatric patients. The consequences include termination of federal funding and not being able to participate in the Medicaid and Medi-Cal program. Hospital officials say without those funding sources, CHLA would only be able to stay afloat for 50 days. The center and program will close on July 22. CHLA says parents will start getting notified Thursday and will help patients find alternative providers. The Los Angeles LGBT Center announced a rally outside CHLA following the announcement of the closure.

Two Minnesota state Democrat lawmakers were shot in what Gov. Tim Walz called “targeted shootings.” State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded. “I’ve been briefed this morning on an ongoing situation involving targeted shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn Park,” Walz said. “The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement are on the scene. We will share more information soon,” he added. I’ve been briefed this morning on an ongoing situation involving targeted shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn Park. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement are on the scene. We will share more information soon. — Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) June 14, 2025 Per CBS News: Hortman and her husband were shot in Brooklyn Park, while Hoffman and his wife were shot in Champlin. At a Saturday morning press conference, Walz called the deaths of Hortman and her husband “a political assassination.” Hortman represented Minnesota House District 34B, and Hoffman Minnesota Senate District 34. Both were members of the Democratic Party. “Hortman was someone who served the people of Minnesota with grace, compassion, humor, and a sense of service,” Walz said. “She was a formidable public servant. A fixture and a giant in Minnesota.” Walz said Hoffman and his wife were each shot multiple times. “We are cautiously optimistic they will survive this assassination attempt,” Walz said. “Manhunt is underway after Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and Rep. Melissa Hortman were shot overnight. Both lawmakers and their spouses have reportedly been shot. A shelter-in-place alert was sent out at 5:30 am for a three-mile radius around the Edinburgh Golf Course in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota,” Collin Rugg wrote. “According to police, the incidents are targeted. The suspect is believed to be a white man with ‘brown hair wearing black body armor over a blue shirt and blue pants.’ (FOX9) Police say he is impersonating law enforcement,” he added. WATCH: BREAKING: Manhunt is underway after Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and Rep. Melissa Hortman were shot overnight. Both lawmakers and their spouses have reportedly been shot. A shelter-in-place alert was sent out at 5:30 am for a three-mile radius around the Edinburgh Golf Course in… pic.twitter.com/opd62oHLJk — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 14, 2025 Melissa Hortman, Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, has been assassinated alongside her husband. State Senator John Hoffman was also shot but is expected to survive. The suspect in the shootings left a manifesto listing other lawmakers and officials. Follow:… pic.twitter.com/aMdIsc6Ewz — AF Post (@AFpost) June 14, 2025 ABC News reports: The two shooting locations are a few miles away from each other in Champlin and Brooklyn Park, just north of Minneapolis. Hoffman and his wife were shot around 2 a.m. in Champlin, Superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Drew Evans said. After Hoffman was shot, officers were heading to pro-actively check on Hortman when they encountered the suspect at Hortman’s home around 3:35 a.m., Evans said. The officers found a person who was dressed as a police officer — wearing a vest and a badge, and with a Taser and other equipment — at the door, coming out of Hortman’s house, police said. The suspect fired at the officers; gunfire was exchanged and the suspect was able to escape and flee on foot, authorities said. The suspect’s vehicle — which looked like a police vehicle, including police lights — was in Hortman’s driveway, authorities said. WATCH:

A manhunt is underway after a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband were killed, and a senator, and his wife were seriously injured, in what are believed to be targeted attacks. 

In 2019, the original six kids from the Brady Bunch reunited for A Very Brady Renovation on HGTV. During the season, Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Susan Olsen, and Mike Lookinland helped transform the Brady home in Studio City, California, back to its 1970s glory days. Complete with orange Formica countertops and flowered wallpaper in the girls’ bedroom, the Bradys made this house an incredible home. During the production of A Very Brady Renovation, Maureen McCormick got to know and love HGTV host Loren Ruch. Sadly, Loren recently lost his battle with acute myeloid leukemia at age 55, leaving Maureen heartbroken. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maureen McCormick (@momccormick7) Maureen McCormick Shared A Dedication to Loren Ruch On Instagram Maureen McCormick and Loren Ruch shared a special friendship, and his death saddened the Brady Bunch star. “The moment I met you I just knew that you were a light and I wanted that light in my life. Your kindness, your heart, and your desire to bring people together in love is a gift so precious to all who were lucky enough to know you and have you in their lives,” Maureen wrote. “My heart is broken. But my heart is overflowing and so grateful that you are in my heart forever and ever. You made this world a better place. Whenever I look up into the sky or nature you will be there with your love and kindness. Rest in peace my friend Loren.” Fans shared sympathy with Maureen McCormick following the loss of Loren Ruch. “I am so sorry for your loss Maureen. Loren was an incredible man! Sending my love and condolences to you, David, his beautiful mum dolly and all that loved and adored Loren,” a fan wrote. Another person shared, “Very sweet tribute, Maureen. You were lucky to have known him. Condolences to you and his family, friends, and fans.” This story’s featured image is by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic. The post “Brady Bunch” Star Maureen McCormick Pens Message Following Heartbreaking Death appeared first on InspireMore.