The record
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- A US federal judge in Washington, Judge Ana Reyes, questioned the Trump administration's policy barring transgender soldiers during a court hearing.
- She asked why the policy treats hormone treatment for transgender troops differently from Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's new initiative on testosterone testing and treatment for soldiers.
- The policy states that the armed forces must meet high mental and physical health standards and not rely on regular treatment or special arrangements.
- The judge's questioning came as part of an ongoing lawsuit against the transgender troops ban.
What to watch next
- How the Trump administration responds to the judge's request for clarification on the difference between testosterone and transgender hormone care.
- Further proceedings in the lawsuit challenging the ban on transgender soldiers.
- Any court ruling on the legality of the transgender troops policy.
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Named United States · Ana Reyes · Brent Crude · Donald Trump · Hormuz Strait · Iran · Larak Island · Marco Rubio · Marist College · NPR · Pete Hegseth · Tasnim
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