May 8, 2025 - Politics & Policy

Hegseth moves to oust trans people from military after Supreme Court ruling

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers a speech during a press conference, after meeting with Philippines Secretary of National Defense Gilbert Teodoro, at a military camp in Quezon City, Philippines, on March 28.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Photo: Daniel Ceng/Anadolu via Getty Images

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