Latest "trump transgender ban" stories

VA to offer gender surgery to transgender vets for the first time

Officials do not know how long the rule making process will take or when surgeries will begin to be scheduled.

By Leo Shane III

22 months ago

Biden ends Trump ban on transgender service members

Service members are once again allowed to transition to their preferred gender.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago

New in 2021: The transgender ban, diversity initiatives and toxic chemical research — what will become of these Trump-era policies?

Trump administration changes to the Defense Department could stay or go.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago

Retired surgeons general say Trump’s transgender ban damaged military readiness

A Palm Center study found that the policy negative affected recruiting, retention and morale.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago

New in 2020: Another battle about transgender troops

A top lawmaker says the issue is one of his biggest goals for the coming year.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

3 years ago

House votes to block Trump military transgender ban

The House passed, by a 243-183 vote, an amendment to block Trump's transgender ban from remaining in effect. The move still faces an uphill battle and a Trump veto threat against the underlying $1 trillion spending bill, which includes the military budget.

By Andrew Taylor, The Associated Press

4 years ago