Trump is looking to boot transgender troops from the military. Here's why that's complicated
President Donald Trump has launched his second bid to oust all transgender troops from the military, and once again it will be headed to the courts to sort it out. Although the new order will affect only a tiny fraction of America's 2.
Trump signs executive order barring transgender people from military service
The order reinstates a policy from Trump's first term that prohibited trans people from enlisting and barred those already in the military from transitioning.
Trump Orders Pentagon Policy Saying Transgender Troops Are 'Not Consistent' with Military Ideals
The order, which follows actions Trump took last week to lay the groundwork for it, gives the Pentagon 30 days to report back on its plans to implement the directive and 60 days to actually update its policy on transgender troops.
Transgender service members sue Trump over his military ban
Six transgender active-duty service members have sued President Trump over his executive order banning trans people from serving.
Trump to sign executive order banning transgender people from military service
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order Monday barring transgender people from serving openly in the military, part of a broader effort to crack down on what his administration has
Six servicemembers challenge Trump's transgender military executive order
The Trump administration is being sued over a transgender military executive order, signed late Monday, by six military servicemembers.
Transgender service members challenge Trump's military ban
Two national LGBTQ legal organizations filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order barring transgender people from serving and enlisting in the military.
Transgender troops react to President Donald Trump military restrictions
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order restricting transgender people in the military.
Six active duty service members file first lawsuit challenging Trump's transgender troop ban
What to Know Six transgender active duty service members and two former service members who seek re-enlistment on Tuesday filed the first lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order that calls for revising policy on transgender troops and probably sets the stage for banning them in the armed forces.
LGBTQ groups speak out as Trump moves to ban transgender Americans from serving in military
Transgender people are already serving in the military with honor and keeping our country and military safer and stronger,” said the president of GLAAD.
Trump’s order reinstates ban on transgender troops in military, leaves many confused: ‘I know they are scared’
On Monday, President Donald Trump signed several executive orders focused on the military including an order titled “Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness.” The order directs the Pentagon to determine a policy for transgender troops within the month,
No, a transgender military Black Hawk pilot didn’t fly the helicopter involved in the crash near D.C.
Jo Ellis posted a “proof of life” video on Facebook after right-wingers accused her of flying the Black Hawk that crashed ...
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LGBTQ vet: 'Of course there's fear' over expected ban on transgender troops
NORFOLK, Va. — Transgender troops appear to be nearing the end of the line when it comes to serving in the military. President Donald Trump's executive order seems to set the stage for a future ...
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He Wants to Keep Serving His Country. Donald Trump Says He Can't
Then, six months into his first term, Trump announced via tweet he was not going to allow transgender people to serve in the military "in any capacity," kicking off a legal battle that ended with ...
Trans pilot shares 'proof of life' video amid false claims she flew helicopter in D.C. crash
A transgender military pilot posted a "proof of life" video to refute social media rumors that she flew the helicopter ...
Army refuses to identify female Black Hawk pilot killed in DC collision
The Army is refusing to name the female pilot killed aboard the military helicopter that collided with a passenger jet flying ...
Hear from the trans National Guard pilot falsely accused of flying helicopter in fatal collision
Jo Ellis, who is a transgender pilot for the National Guard speaks to CNN’s Michael Smerconish after a wave of claims on social media falsely pointed to her as the pilot of the Black Hawk helicopter ...