Trump's DOJ struggles defending trans military ban during D.C. appeals court hearing
The 3-judge panel appeared skeptical of the reasoning behind the government’s arguments.
April 22, 2025
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A May 15 Department of Defense memo orders commanders to review medical records of troops suspected to be trans.
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