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Pentagon ban on transgender service members draws skepticism from appeals court

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A panel of appeals judges expressed skepticism with elements of the Trump administration's transgender service member ban, peppering a Department of Justice lawyer with questions Tuesday morning about the basis for the ban and justification for blocking anyone with gender dysphoria... Read More.

Top federal prosecutor steps aside as shake-up continues in New Yorks Southern District

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan has agreed to step aside, clearing the way for President Donald Trump on Tuesday to install his nominee as interim United States attorney for the Southern District of New York, yet another shake-up for the... Read More.

Hegseth lashes out at alleged Pentagon leakers he claims want to sabotage Trumps agenda

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday strongly denied that what he shared over a second group chat on the Signal messaging app were classified war plans about imminent U.S. airstrikes targeting Houthi militants in Yemen, and blamed former staffers for leaking, accusing... Read More.

Federal appeals court to consider Pentagons ban on transgender service members

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration's ban on transgender service members faces its next legal test Tuesday when a federal appeals court considers the legality of the policy.A group of 32 transgender service members and recruits sued the Trump administration over the policy in January,... Read More.

Supreme Court hears clash over LGBTQ storybooks and parent demands for opt-out

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Do parents of public school children have a constitutional right to opt-out their kids from classroom lessons involving storybooks that feature LGBTQ themes or characters?The Supreme Court will tackle that question Tuesday in a closely watched First Amendment case that comes as... Read More.

Secretary Noems purse snatched from DC restaurant with $3K in cash inside

Monday, April 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Department of Homeland Security Seceretary Kristi Noem's purse was stolen at a Washington restaurant over the weekend, according to a DHS official.Noem had $3,000 in cash in her purse, along with her passport, makeup bag, DHS access card, apartment key and other... Read More.

DHS Secretary Noems purse snatched from DC restaurant, including $3K in cash

Monday, April 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Department of Homeland Security Seceretary Kristi Noem's purse was stolen at a Washington restaurant over the weekend, according to a DHS official.Noem had $3,000 in cash in her purse, along with her passport, makeup bag, DHS access card, apartment key and other... Read More.

Hegseth blames anonymous smears, Trump defends him after 2nd Signal chat revealed

Monday, April 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday reacted to the revelation he discussed details about an imminent attack on Houthis in Yemen in March in a second Signal group chat -- one that included his wife and brother.Speaking to reporters at the White... Read More.

2nd Signal chat reveals Hegseth messaging about Yemen strikes with family members: Sources

Monday, April 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared details about an imminent attack on Houthis in Yemen in March in a second group chat using the messaging app Signal that included his wife, his brother and his personal lawyer, two sources familiar with... Read More.

Homan: Trump administration ‘did the right thing’ deporting Abrego Garcia

Sunday, April 20 by ABC News

Trump administration border czar Tom Homan criticized Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s trip to El Salvador to visit deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, accusing the Democrat of traveling "on the taxpayer dime to meet with an MS-13 gang member, public safety threat, [and] terrorist.""What concerns me... Read More.

Pentagon ban on transgender service members draws skepticism from appeals court

Top federal prosecutor steps aside as shake-up continues in New Yorks Southern District

Hegseth lashes out at alleged Pentagon leakers he claims want to sabotage Trumps agenda

Federal appeals court to consider Pentagons ban on transgender service members

Supreme Court hears clash over LGBTQ storybooks and parent demands for opt-out

Secretary Noems purse snatched from DC restaurant with $3K in cash inside

DHS Secretary Noems purse snatched from DC restaurant, including $3K in cash

Hegseth blames anonymous smears, Trump defends him after 2nd Signal chat revealed

2nd Signal chat reveals Hegseth messaging about Yemen strikes with family members: Sources

Homan: Trump administration ‘did the right thing’ deporting Abrego Garcia

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