Pentagon Orders Removal of Transgender Troops, Giving Military 30 Days to Identify Members for Discharge

The Pentagon has officially ordered the U.S. military to begin identifying and removing transgender service members, giving military branches 30 days to establish procedures for enforcement. The directive follows a policy set in motion by The Trump administration, which aimed to ban transgender individuals from serving in the armed forces. A memo sent to Defense…

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LGBTQ and Health Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Executive Orders Targeting Trans Rights and DEI

Nine LGBTQ, health, and HIV organizations sued the Trump administration Thursday over executive orders that target transgender individuals and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. They argue these policies hinder their ability to provide critical health services by forcing them to disregard key aspects of identity. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for…

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Israel's defence minister orders army to prepare for Gaza residents' departure, after controversial Trump plan – Reuters

Israel’s defence minister orders army to prepare for Gaza residents’ departure, after controversial Trump plan  Reuters Middle East crisis live: Israel defence minister orders army to plan for ‘voluntary’ departures from Gaza  The Guardian Israel Orders Army To Plan To Let Palestinians Leave Gaza  Barron’s Live briefing: Israel orders military to prepare for voluntary departure of Gaza residents  The…

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Eleven killed as residents of southern Lebanon defy Israeli orders not to return home – CNN

Eleven killed as residents of southern Lebanon defy Israeli orders not to return home  CNN Residents return to villages in southern Lebanon as Israeli forces remain in the country  The Associated Press Violence Reported as Deadline Passes for Israeli Troop Withdrawal in Lebanon  The New York Times Live briefing: IDF opens fire on Lebanese returning home as ceasefire…

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Coast Guard orders forces to ‘Gulf of America’ after admiral ousted – The Washington Post

Coast Guard orders forces to ‘Gulf of America’ after admiral ousted  The Washington Post Coast Guard surging assets to Gulf of America, other waterways to support Trump’s executive orders  Fox News After Trump’s orders, US Coast Guard surges near Haiti, Cuba to block ‘mass migration’  New York Post Coast Guard to ‘surge assets’ to South Florida to comply…

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South Korean court orders formal arrest of President Yoon over martial law decree – NPR

South Korean court orders formal arrest of President Yoon over martial law decree  NPR Yoon supporters storm Seoul courthouse after judge extends detention  Financial Times South Korean court orders formal arrest of impeached President Yoon over martial law decree  The Associated Press ‘It starts now’: South Korea’s President Yoon defiant as police closed in  Reuters.com South Korean president arrested,…

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