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Judge blocks Trump order banning trans troops from military service

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction, ruling Trump’s order to exclude trans troops from serving likely violates their constitutional rights.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

2 days ago

VA leaders announce end to all transgender-related care for vets

Department leaders promised to continue to provide necessary care to transgender veterans even after the rule changes.

By Leo Shane III

4 days ago

Judge questions motives for Trump’s order banning transgender troops

District Judge Ana Reyes isn’t expected to rule on whether Trump’s order illegally discriminates against trans troops before early March.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

4 weeks ago

DOD issues new rules limiting care, enlistment for transgender troops

Secretary Hegseth issued a memo to block transgender people from enlisting and cut off gender-related medical care for those who already serve.

By Leo Shane III

5 weeks ago

Service members file lawsuit challenging Trump’s trans troops order

President Trump’s executive order likely sets the stage for banning transgender service members in the armed forces.

By Tara Copp, AP

7 weeks ago

Trump signs order to revise Pentagon’s policy on transgender troops

Trump on Monday also ordered troops to be reinstated who had left voluntarily or been booted for refusing COVID-19 vaccines, among other changes.

By Tara Copp, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

7 weeks ago

Trump revokes order allowing transgender troops to serve in military

Trump has not instituted a new ban on transgender troops serving, but the repeal of Biden’s policy clears the way for one, advocates said.

By Nikki Wentling

8 weeks ago

Senate finalizes plans for a massive junior enlisted pay boost in 2025

Troops ranked E-4 and below would see a 14.5% raise and all other troops a 4.5% raise under legislation headed to the White House.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Medical care limits for transgender minors complicate defense bill

A provision in the must-pass defense measure would block certain military medical care options for transgender youth.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

LGBTQ+ veterans face more health problems than peers, study finds

A new analysis of state data shows gay and bisexual vets face more medical care access issues than their peers.

By Leo Shane III

10 months ago

VA again delays decision on transgender surgery options

The department will conduct a new review on the procedures, pushing a final ruling on the issue back by at least several more months.

By Leo Shane III

13 months ago

Advocates criticize VA response after LGBTQ harassment incidents

Portland VA Medical Center leaders have promised an investigation after several incidents at the facility.

By Leo Shane III

14 months ago

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Judge blocks Trump order banning trans troops from military service

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction, ruling Trump’s order to exclude trans troops from serving likely violates their constitutional rights.

VA leaders announce end to all transgender-related care for vets

Department leaders promised to continue to provide necessary care to transgender veterans even after the rule changes.

Judge questions motives for Trump’s order banning transgender troops

District Judge Ana Reyes isn’t expected to rule on whether Trump’s order illegally discriminates against trans troops before early March.

DOD issues new rules limiting care, enlistment for transgender troops

Secretary Hegseth issued a memo to block transgender people from enlisting and cut off gender-related medical care for those who already serve.

Service members file lawsuit challenging Trump’s trans troops order

President Trump’s executive order likely sets the stage for banning transgender service members in the armed forces.

Trump signs order to revise Pentagon’s policy on transgender troops

Trump on Monday also ordered troops to be reinstated who had left voluntarily or been booted for refusing COVID-19 vaccines, among other changes.

Trump revokes order allowing transgender troops to serve in military

Trump has not instituted a new ban on transgender troops serving, but the repeal of Biden’s policy clears the way for one, advocates said.

Senate finalizes plans for a massive junior enlisted pay boost in 2025

Troops ranked E-4 and below would see a 14.5% raise and all other troops a 4.5% raise under legislation headed to the White House.

Medical care limits for transgender minors complicate defense bill

A provision in the must-pass defense measure would block certain military medical care options for transgender youth.

LGBTQ+ veterans face more health problems than peers, study finds

A new analysis of state data shows gay and bisexual vets face more medical care access issues than their peers.

VA again delays decision on transgender surgery options

The department will conduct a new review on the procedures, pushing a final ruling on the issue back by at least several more months.

Advocates criticize VA response after LGBTQ harassment incidents

Portland VA Medical Center leaders have promised an investigation after several incidents at the facility.

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