Trump order banning transgender people from serving in military blocked by federal judge

Judge Ana Reyes ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights.

Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies at age 105

John "Paddy'' Hemingway joined the Royal Air Force and battled Nazi aircraft in the Battle of Britain in 1940.

VA to end gender reassignment treatment for veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday that it will phase out medical treatments for gender dysphoria in compliance with President Donald Trump’s executive order on gender ideology. 

Navy destroyer deployed to support US-Mexico border mission

A U.S. Navy destroyer has been deployed to help "restore territorial integrity at the U.S. southern border" as part of President Trump's executive orders, officials said.

Pentagon orders removal of 26,000+ military images under Trump’s DEI ban

The Pentagon is removing more than 26,000 military images under Trump’s executive order banning DEI programs. Some removals include historic milestones, sparking questions about what is being erased.

Trump may cut 80,000 VA employees, memo reportedly says

The Trump administration is planning to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to an internal memo.

Transgender service members will be discharged from military, Pentagon says

A new policy at The Pentagon will disqualify service members or recruits from serving if they’ve ever been diagnosed with or treated for gender dysphoria – with few exceptions.

Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Navy's top officer, fired by Hegseth

Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the highest-ranking officer in the U.S. Navy, is the second top female military officer to be fired by the Trump administration.

Trump fires Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Gen. CQ Brown Jr.

President Donald Trump has abruptly fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

US Army bans transgender people from enlisting

The U.S. Army has announced an immediate ban on transgender individuals enlisting and paused gender-affirming care for service members.

Bay Area WWII vet's remains recovered, returned to family after 80 years

He was only 20 years old when he went missing in action at the tail end of World War II in Germany. After being identified in June 2024, Yuen Hop's remains have finally been returned to his family in San Francisco after nearly 80 years.

DC plane crash: Army identifies 3rd soldier who died

The Army has released the name of the third soldier who died Wednesday when an Army helicopter collided with an American Airlines jet near the D.C. airport.

Army identifies soldiers killed in Black Hawk helicopter crash near DCA

The U.S. Army has identified the soldiers aboard the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines jet Wednesday night near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Live updates: Federal funding freeze; 1st White House press briefing; buyouts

The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.

Department of Veterans Affairs says 60 DEI employees put on leave

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday that it has completed its initial implementation of President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating an end to diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government.

Tuskegee Airmen videos restored after DEI rollback

The Air Force has edited and restored training materials referring to the Tuskegee Airmen after a temporary delay to meet Trump’s rollback of DEI initiatives.