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Trump clears the way to ban transgender people from military service
In his first term, Trump banned trans people from the military. Biden reversed it. On Monday, Trump issued an executive order undoing Biden’s reversal.
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No, Pete Hegseth, there aren’t quotas for women in the military
The secretary of defense nominee failed to provide evidence during his confirmation hearing to support his belief that the military has worsened by admitting women into more jobs.
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth is a combat veteran. She came prepared to question Hegseth.
"This is basic, 101 stuff for someone who wants to be secretary of defense, and he couldn't answer any of them."
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Hegseth grilled on misconduct allegations and women in combat in contentious confirmation hearing
In over three hours of questioning by the Senate Armed Services Committee, the secretary of defense nominee denied allegations of financial mismanagement, excessive drinking and sexual misconduct.
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How Democratic women senators are preparing to question Pete Hegseth
The 19th spoke to all of the Democratic women senators on the Senate Armed Services Committee about how they plan to press Trump's defense secretary pick.
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Here’s what you need to know about the $895.2 billion defense bill
The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act includes provisions related to military spouses and child care — but notably excludes provisions that would have covered in vitro fertilization coverage for active-duty military and gender-affirming care for minors.
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Hegseth is the wrong leader for women in the military, warn women veterans and lawmakers
After years of bipartisan efforts to address sexual assault in the military, Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department has been accused of sexual misconduct, which he has denied.
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Inside the military's LGBTQ+ witch hunts
Trump’s return to the White House is resurfacing questions over who is fit to serve. Two veterans — from opposite sides — reveal the lasting harm of our discriminatory past.
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‘Tell me to my face’: Women veterans react to Trump Defense pick’s disparaging comments
Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran Pete Hegseth said women should not serve in combat roles and that men are more capable.
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Military families worry bad-faith GOP lawsuits will discourage their community from voting
The lawsuits risk adding more confusion to the behind-the-scenes labor of already-overburdened military spouses, 92 percent of whom are women.