Judge blocks Trump order barring transgender people from military
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ruled in favor of transgender active-duty service members and transgender people in the process of enlisting.
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Reports finds increasing LGBTQ+ candidates
As President Trump targets transgender rights, the U.S. is seeing more LGBTQ+ representation at the ballot box. The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund tracked over a thousand candidates who ran for local, state or federal office in 2024, which was slightly up from 2020. President and CEO of the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Evan Low tells "America Decides" that "we refuse to stay on the sidelines."
Senate Democrats block bill to ban transgender students in girls' sports
The House passed a similar Republican-led measure in January and President Trump signed an executive order on the issue last month.
Iowa removes protections for trans people
Iowa has become the first state to remove civil rights protections for transgender people. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the bill Friday, just a week after it was introduced in the state Legislature. The law takes effect in July and is already facing pushback.
Iowa governor signs bill ending transgender rights protections
Iowa's governor signed legislation removing gender identity protections on Friday from the state's civil rights code, despite large, intense protests.
Iowa rolls back protections for transgender people
Iowa is now the first state to remove civil rights protections for transgender people. Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the controversial bill into law Friday afternoon despite days of protests against the measure. Lana Zak reports.
Transgender service members to be removed from military, Pentagon memo says
Transgender troops will be removed from U.S. military service unless they obtain a waiver, according to the Pentagon's memo.
Pentagon plans to remove trans troops
The Pentagon issued a memo on Wednesday ordering the removal of transgender troops from the U.S. military. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Hunter Schafer says passport now lists her gender as male after Trump order
Model and actress Hunter Schafer said her new passport lists her gender as male despite selecting female while filling out paperwork.
5 charged with murder in killing of missing man from Minnesota
Five people have been charged by New York State Police with second-degree murder in the killing of a missing man from Minnesota who authorities said died following repeated acts of violence and torture for more than a month.
5 arrested in killing of transgender man
Five people in New York have been arrested in connection with the killing of a transgender man from Minnesota. Authorities say the victim was tortured for over a month. Shanelle Kaul has more.
EEOC seeks to drop transgender discrimination cases
The requests by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission mark a major departure from its prior interpretation of civil rights law.
Man arrested in 2012 killing of trans performer in New York City
Henry Pacheco, 44, of Brooklyn charged with second-degree murder, arson and other charges, officials said.
U.S. Army bars transgender people from enlisting
The military announced in a social media post on Friday that it will no longer allow transgender people to enlist.
Second judge halts Trump's order targeting access to gender-affirming care
President Trump issued an executive order that seeks to restrict access to gender-affirming care for young people under the age of 19.
Judge blocks Trump order restricting access to gender-affirming care for now
President Trump's executive action sought to restrict access to gender-affirming care for people under the age of 19.
Trump policies challenged on passports, gender-affirming care for minors
A group of transgender people sued in federal court over an order that led to the halting of allowing gender markers to be changed on passports and barring the use of the "X" marker used by many nonbinary people.
Trump signs order that will ban transgender athletes from women's sports
The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues.
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Trump to sign 3 executive orders on transgender service members and DEI in military; Chinese AI startup DeepSeek sends U.S. stocks plunging.
Trump targets trans military service members
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday requiring the military to re-examine its policy allowing transgender people to serve openly. Sheri Swokowski, a retired Army colonel who is the highest-ranking, openly transgender veteran in the U.S., joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the policy change and what trans people bring to the military.
New Trump military executive orders expected
President Trump announced a new batch of executive orders Monday aimed largely at the Department of Defense. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the details.
How executive orders could reshape military
President Trump is expected to sign new executive orders targeting the military. They include policies for transgender service members, a ban on several diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and reinstating service members discharged for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Barbara Starr, longtime Pentagon correspondent, joins "America Decides" to take a closer look.
Trump executive order says federal government only recognizes "two sexes"
The executive order means Americans won't be able to select "X" on passports any longer.
House passes ban on transgender students in girls sports
In 2023, the measure had no support from Democrats. This time, it had two Democratic votes.
Red states shifting agendas further right
New reporting reveals red states, energized by President-elect Donald Trump's victory, are already pushing for more conservative agendas. Washington Post national correspondent Molly Hennessy-Fiske joins "America Decides" to discuss her reporting on what lawmakers are trying to get approved.
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Christa Pike speaks after botched execution: "Don't know what's next"
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Internal documents show failed scramble to save "forever cruise"
Number of women in top national security roles falls under Trump
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Trump predicts Iran war will end soon as Qatar pushes for a deal
ICE officer indicted in Texas after allegedly hitting man with vehicle
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Botched executions came after changes to state protocol
