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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Defense has announced a new policy affecting service members diagnosed with gender dysphoria, directing their separation from military service unless granted a waiver. The …

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Senator John Fetterman Blasts Trump Administration Over Transgender Military Ban

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Fierce debate has erupted following the Trump Administration’s revival of a policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has taken …