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House Dems offer bill to keep transgender troops in the ranks
The legislation could force a public vote by House defense lawmakers on whether transgender individuals should be allowed to serve in the military.
Troops booted over COVID vaccine show limited interest in rejoining
About 650 Marines and soldiers who were forced out of the military for refusing to get the COVID vaccine have so far expressed interest in rejoining.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Suspected Abbey Gate bombing planner in custody, Trump says
A suspected senior planner in the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed 13 American troops will appear Wednesday in federal court in the U.S.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
DOJ files complaint against judge weighing trans troop ban challenge
The complaint accuses a federal judge of misconduct during hearings over President Trump’s executive order calling for banning trans troops from serving.
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
Pentagon moves to take back troops booted for refusing COVID vaccine
Under the directive, all service members who opt to return to the military will have to reenlist for at least two years.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
No plans to draw down US troops in Europe for now, Hegseth says
Top defense officials will conduct a reivew of U.S. troops deployed worldwide to determine future personnel levels overseas.
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.
By Tara Copp, AP
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