Lindsey Reiser reports on President Trump’s meeting with U.K.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the Investigation launched into Gene Hackman’s death and the Pentagon’s plan to remove all transgender troops from military service.
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President Donald Trump met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Starmer sought firm U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine, but Trump proposed an economic partnership focused on a minerals deal instead. Trump accepted an invitation from King Charles for a future state visit to the UK.
In a significant policy shift, the Pentagon has issued a memo directing the removal of transgender service members from the U.S. military. This action follows an executive order by President Trump and requires military branches to identify and separate personnel diagnosed with gender dysphoria within 60 days. Exceptions are limited to those directly supporting warfighting capabilities.
The new policy has faced immediate legal challenges, with LGBTQ+ advocacy groups filing a federal lawsuit against the ban. Critics argue that the policy violates constitutional protections and undermines the dedicated service of transgender troops.
During the meeting, Trump and Starmer also discussed potential trade agreements, with Trump expressing openness to a deal that could alleviate tariff threats. However, differences remain, particularly regarding the approach to Russia and the terms of peace in Ukraine.
The Pentagon’s directive marks a reversal from previous policies that allowed transgender individuals to serve openly in the military. The memo outlines procedures for identifying and discharging transgender service members, emphasizing that gender dysphoria is deemed incompatible with military service.
Advocacy groups have condemned the policy, highlighting the contributions of transgender individuals in uniform and vowing to continue legal battles to overturn the ban. The situation remains dynamic, with further legal and political developments anticipated.
In summary, the recent discussions between President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer underscore ongoing debates over international security commitments and domestic military policies, reflecting broader tensions in current U.S. governance.