Pete Buttigieg: Trump Cabinet's use of Signal app for military ops is ‘highest level of f**kup imaginable’
The former Transportation secretary and Democratic star laid into Trump administration officials.
MARCH 24, 2025
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Federal judge will hear last-minute Trump admin request to undo block on trans military ban
The hearing comes as Judge Ana Reyes's injunction was scheduled to take effect.
MARCH 21, 2025
Transgender vets deserve access to gender-affirming care, Veterans Affairs providers say (exclusive)
The U.S. government is turning its back on those who served, retired Army Staff Sgt. Alleria Stanley told The Advocate.
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MARCH 18, 2025
Federal judge forces Trump administration to disclose all plans to implement trans military ban
The judge directed the federal government to notify both the court and plaintiffs if the Department of Defense issues any policy or guidance enforcing the challenged executive orders impacting transgender service members.
MARCH 4, 2025
Trump administration says trans service members have until March 26 to quit Air Force
The Air Force says transgender service members have to leave before the end of March or face an uncertain future.
MARCH 2, 2025
Trump's Justice Department files complaint about lesbian judge hearing trans military case
The department is accusing U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes of bias and misconduct.
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Army appears to make trans service ban official with social media post
The Army “will no longer allow transgender individuals to join the military and will stop performing or facilitating procedures associated with gender transition for service members,” the post states.
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Another federal judge protects transgender Air Force members from adverse government action
A New Jersey U.S. District Court judge stepped in to block the Pentagon from takinc action against two trans airmen.
MARCH 24, 2025
Transgender service members relieved after judge blocks Trump's military ban
"We are going to continue to show up every single day, put on our uniforms, and do the absolute best that we can to lead troops, our country, and do our jobs,” Second Lt. Nicolas Talbott said.
MARCH 19, 2025
Trump's VA rescinds policy treating transgender vets with dignity (exclusive)
The Trump administration quietly reversed the policy, which means trans veterans won't be protected from discrimination at VA facilities.
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MARCH 14, 2025
Pentagon’s so-called waiver for trans troops is a cruel hoax
"It's a trap," one legal expert told The Advocate.
MARCH 11, 2025
Trump administration admits to judge it doesn’t know how many troops are trans—or why it’s banning them
“The Department of Defense does not track service members or applicants by gender identity,” DOJ lawyers told a judge in a Saturday filing.
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MARCH 1, 2025
Federal judge roasts Trump DOJ attorney over ‘frankly ridiculous’ claims in transgender military ban case
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes was not having it.
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Democratic lawmakers lead congressional push to reverse Trump’s transgender military ban
California Democratic U.S. Rep. Sara Jacobs is leading the charge.
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FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Transgender troops ask federal judge for temporary restraining order against Trump administration
The Department of Justice has until Tuesday morning to assure Judge Ana Reyes that trans troops aren't being professionally impacted.
MARCH 24, 2025
Fireworks in D.C. courtroom as judge hears DOJ request to undo block on trans military ban
"There’s nothing in the record right now that tells me how many complaints there have been with respect to unit cohesion or military readiness with respect to gender dysphoria,” U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes told a Justice Department attorney.
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MARCH 21, 2025
Federal judge blocks Trump's transgender military ban
Judge Ana Reyes rejected the Pentagon policy, saying it was "soaked in animus and dripping with pretext.”
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MARCH 18, 2025
Pentagon says it will start kicking transgender people out of military this month
While a federal judge considers blocking the policy altogether, the Pentagon is moving forward.
MARCH 13, 2025
BREAKING: Pentagon's waiver for transgender troops forces them to deny their identities, court filing shows
The policy explicitly bans transgender service members from receiving gender-affirming medical care, including hormone therapy and gender-confirmation surgeries.
MARCH 5, 2025
Gay teacher who helped students, including Oscar-winner Julianne Moore, find their voice, takes final bow
Richard F. Smith gave so many students their first standing ovation.
MARCH 4, 2025
Outrage after Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon tries to quietly move to kick out transgender troops
The Trump administration directive looking to discharge trans service members was tucked away in a court filing.
FEBRUARY 28, 2025