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Appeals Court Says Pentagon Policy Illegally Barred Transgender Troops

Appeals Court Says Pentagon Policy Illegally Barred Transgender Troops

by Rikki Almanza | Jun 5, 2026

A federal appeals court panel ruled Monday that a Pentagon policy directed by the Trump Administration likely violated constitutional protections by targeting transgender Service Members, giving the administration another court setback while parts of the policy remain...
Congress Opens Inquiries Into Reported Second Strike on Suspected Drug Vessel

Congress Opens Inquiries Into Reported Second Strike on Suspected Drug Vessel

by Rikki Almanza | Dec 2, 2025

Update: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has confirmed that Secretary Hegseth ordered a second strike. Bipartisan lawmakers have said they support reviewing recent U.S. Military strikes on vessels suspected of drug smuggling in the Caribbean Sea and...
Pentagon Weighs Ending Century-Old Partnership with Scouting America

Pentagon Weighs Ending Century-Old Partnership with Scouting America

by Rikki Almanza | Nov 30, 2025

The Department of Defense is considering ending more than a century of support for Scouting America, formerly the Boy Scouts. Draft documents circulating inside the Pentagon outline Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s interest in cutting ties, raising concerns about the...
Veterans Removed Over COVID Vaccine Rules Regain GI Bill Access

Veterans Removed Over COVID Vaccine Rules Regain GI Bill Access

by Rikki Almanza | Nov 21, 2025

Thousands of Veterans discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine during the Biden administration may now regain access to GI Bill education benefits. The VA confirmed the change on Monday, following a major policy shift tied to a January executive order from...
U.S. Air Force to Deny Early Retirement for Transgender Personnel with 15–18 Years of Service

U.S. Air Force to Deny Early Retirement for Transgender Personnel with 15–18 Years of Service

by Rikki Almanza | Aug 8, 2025

The U.S. Air Force announced Thursday it will not approve early retirement requests from transgender Service Members who have served between 15 and 18 years. Instead, these personnel will be separated from the military without retirement benefits. An Air Force...
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