Appeals Court Rules Government Can’t Kick Out Service Members With Gender Dysphoria

Soldiers compete in the Best Ranger Competition at Fort Benning, Ga., on April 10, 2026. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times A panel of judges ruled on June 1 that President Donald Trump’s policy of excluding people with gender dysphoria already serving in the military is unconstitutional. The policy, instituted last year under War Secretary Pete Hegseth,

Appeals Court Rules Government Can’t Kick Out Servicemembers With Gender Dysphoria

Soldiers of the U.S. Army Rangers perform in combat exercises at Fort Benning, Ga., on April 10, 2026. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times A panel of judges ruled on June 1 that President Donald Trump’s policy of excluding people with gender dysphoria already serving in the military is unconstitutional. The policy, instituted last year under War

Divided appeals court rules transgender military ban is unconstitutional

Washington — A divided federal appeals court ruled Monday that the Trump administration’s policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the military is likely unconstitutional. A panel of three judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit split 2-1 in finding that the ban rolled out by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth

Trump: No Troops to Beirut; Hezbollah Agrees to Stop Fighting Israel

President Donald Trump said there will be no troops going into Beirut after a call with the Israeli prime minister. He also said Hezbollah has agreed that all shooting will stop. NTD has the latest. New Jersey is accusing outside groups of driving violent confrontations during protests outside the Delaney Hall ICE facility in N…

Burned Mail-In Ballots, Vandalism Reported in Los Angeles Days Before Election

An election worker holds ballots in Pomona, Calif., in a file photograph. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times Officials in Los Angeles said they are investigating a mail-in ballot box and ballots that were burned as well as a vandalized Los Angeles County voting center, according to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder and County Clerk’s office. In

U.S. sought Russia’s help to free Austin Tice in first Trump term, ex-envoy says

Washington — U.S. officials sought help from Russia during President Trump’s first term to secure the release of journalist Austin Tice after intelligence indicated that the Marine veteran was likely still alive but numerous leads and a hefty reward hadn’t helped locate him. Robert O’Brien, who was a hostage negotiator for the administration at the