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The Gabbott family is one of many families in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who have wrestled with decisions over how many children to have. Ciara Hulet/NPR hide caption

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Once known for large families, Latter-day Saints are having fewer children

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Protestors gathered outside Children's Hospital Los Angeles in February after President Trump's executive order to stop federal funding for hospitals that provide gender-affirming care to children. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Trump pushes an end to medical care for transgender youth nationally

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Trump pushes plan to end medical care for transgender youth nationally

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Chevrolet Equinox EVs are shown for sale at a Chevrolet dealership in Southfield, Mich., on Oct. 29. General Motors announced stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings this month, but also announced it will be laying off 3,300 hourly employees around the country at plants that make electric vehicles and batteries. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images North America hide caption

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Automakers take a hit from tariffs, but some still see strong earnings

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