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Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

Germany announces plan to meet Trump's NATO spending target

Germany plans to significantly increase defense spending to 5% of GDP in response to U.S. demands, marking a historic shift in military policy.
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

Germany announces plan to meet Trump's NATO spending target

Germany plans to significantly increase defense spending to 5% of GDP in response to U.S. demands, marking a historic shift in military policy.
more#friedrich-merz
#donald-trump
LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from banning transgender people from military service

A federal judge blocked Trump's executive order banning transgender individuals from military service, ruling it likely violates constitutional rights.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Mitch McConnell claims Trump put 'amateur isolationists' in charge of Pentagon policy

McConnell criticizes Trump's choice of military appointees, labeling them 'amateur isolationists' and questioning their qualifications.
LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from banning transgender people from military service

A federal judge blocked Trump's executive order banning transgender individuals from military service, ruling it likely violates constitutional rights.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Mitch McConnell claims Trump put 'amateur isolationists' in charge of Pentagon policy

McConnell criticizes Trump's choice of military appointees, labeling them 'amateur isolationists' and questioning their qualifications.
more#donald-trump
#trump-administration
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

BREAKING: Trump administration admits to judge it doesn't know how many troops are trans-or why it's banning them

The Trump administration lacks data on transgender service members amid efforts to enforce a ban on their military service.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

BREAKING: Pentagon says it will start kicking transgender people out of military this month

The Trump administration escalates efforts to remove transgender service members from the military with new Navy directives.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Federal judge dismantles Trump's trans military ban in explosive hearing

The Trump administration faces serious judicial scrutiny over its ban on transgender military service members.
Judge Reyes highlighted contradictions and shortcomings in the government's arguments about transgender service members.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

BREAKING: Trump administration says trans service members have until March 26 to quit Air Force

The Trump administration is pushing to remove transgender service members from the military by March 26, 2025.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

BREAKING: Trump administration admits to judge it doesn't know how many troops are trans-or why it's banning them

The Trump administration lacks data on transgender service members amid efforts to enforce a ban on their military service.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

BREAKING: Pentagon says it will start kicking transgender people out of military this month

The Trump administration escalates efforts to remove transgender service members from the military with new Navy directives.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Federal judge dismantles Trump's trans military ban in explosive hearing

The Trump administration faces serious judicial scrutiny over its ban on transgender military service members.
Judge Reyes highlighted contradictions and shortcomings in the government's arguments about transgender service members.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

BREAKING: Trump administration says trans service members have until March 26 to quit Air Force

The Trump administration is pushing to remove transgender service members from the military by March 26, 2025.
more#trump-administration
#germany
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany: Can CDU/CSU and SPD forge a government deal? DW 03/06/2025

Major progress in CDU/CSU and SPD talks to strengthen Germany's military and infrastructure; however, significant differences in defense strategy remain.
Germany news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Merz vows to keep the US on board on Ukraine and strengthen Germany's military and economy

Support for independent journalism ensures that important stories are accessible to all, fostering informed public discourse.
Germany under Chancellor Friedrich Merz aims to strengthen its conventional military and unify European and US strategies on Ukraine.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany: Can CDU/CSU and SPD forge a government deal? DW 03/06/2025

Major progress in CDU/CSU and SPD talks to strengthen Germany's military and infrastructure; however, significant differences in defense strategy remain.
Germany news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Merz vows to keep the US on board on Ukraine and strengthen Germany's military and economy

Support for independent journalism ensures that important stories are accessible to all, fostering informed public discourse.
Germany under Chancellor Friedrich Merz aims to strengthen its conventional military and unify European and US strategies on Ukraine.
more#germany
#transgender-rights
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Outrage after Pete Hegseth's Pentagon tries to quietly move to kick out transgender troops

Pentagon orders discharge of transgender service members with gender dysphoria, sparking significant backlash.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

SCOTUS upholds Trump's transgender military ban. And, the papal conclave begins

The Supreme Court's allowance of the transgender military ban signals likely long-term success for the Trump administration's policy.
SF LGBT
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Military colonel reacts to SCOTUS allowing transgender military ban

The Supreme Court allowed enforcement of a transgender military ban, impacting service members like Col. Bree Fram who express deep concern.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

21 Attorneys General Challenge Transgender Military Ban

A coalition of attorneys general declares the transgender military ban unconstitutional and discriminatory.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Outrage after Pete Hegseth's Pentagon tries to quietly move to kick out transgender troops

Pentagon orders discharge of transgender service members with gender dysphoria, sparking significant backlash.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

SCOTUS upholds Trump's transgender military ban. And, the papal conclave begins

The Supreme Court's allowance of the transgender military ban signals likely long-term success for the Trump administration's policy.
SF LGBT
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Military colonel reacts to SCOTUS allowing transgender military ban

The Supreme Court allowed enforcement of a transgender military ban, impacting service members like Col. Bree Fram who express deep concern.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

21 Attorneys General Challenge Transgender Military Ban

A coalition of attorneys general declares the transgender military ban unconstitutional and discriminatory.
more#transgender-rights
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Hegseth issues ultimatum to trans troops: Resign by Pride or else

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has issued an ultimatum to transgender service members, demanding voluntary resignations by June 6, 2025, or risk involuntary termination.
SF LGBT
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

BREAKING: Supreme Court allows Trump administration to enforce transgender military ban

The U.S. Supreme Court allows the Trump administration's ban on transgender military service to take effect, prompting significant backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates.
#defense-spending
Europe politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

European Union leaders hold emergency summit on Ukraine support

EU leaders are prioritizing defense and support for Ukraine amid U.S. uncertainties, emphasizing the need for European self-reliance.
U.S. support for Ukraine is under scrutiny, prompting EU to bolster defense initiatives.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

104-year-old VE Day pilot pleads with veterans' minister to double defence spending

104-year-old WWII pilot Colin Bell criticizes UK defense spending plans, advocating for a rise to 5% of GDP.
Europe politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

European Union leaders hold emergency summit on Ukraine support

EU leaders are prioritizing defense and support for Ukraine amid U.S. uncertainties, emphasizing the need for European self-reliance.
U.S. support for Ukraine is under scrutiny, prompting EU to bolster defense initiatives.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

104-year-old VE Day pilot pleads with veterans' minister to double defence spending

104-year-old WWII pilot Colin Bell criticizes UK defense spending plans, advocating for a rise to 5% of GDP.
more#defense-spending
#gender-equality
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Pentagon Eliminates Lower Fitness Standards for Women in Combat Roles

The Pentagon has eliminated lower physical fitness standards for women in combat units, potentially affecting recruitment.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US army to test enlisted men and women with same physical standards

The US Army is implementing a sex-neutral fitness test, eliminating gender distinctions in combat role standards.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Pentagon Eliminates Lower Fitness Standards for Women in Combat Roles

The Pentagon has eliminated lower physical fitness standards for women in combat units, potentially affecting recruitment.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US army to test enlisted men and women with same physical standards

The US Army is implementing a sex-neutral fitness test, eliminating gender distinctions in combat role standards.
more#gender-equality
#russian-aggression
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Latvia Exits Land Mine Convention Amid Fears of Russian Aggression

Latvia becomes the first Eastern European country to withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty in response to Russian threats, signaling a shift in defense policies.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Front-line NATO allies say landmines are now fair game in a new warning to Russia

NATO allies withdraw from landmine treaty to counter Russian threats.
Recent security concerns prompt increased military flexibility for Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland.
Remains committed to humanitarian law despite treaty withdrawal.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Latvia Exits Land Mine Convention Amid Fears of Russian Aggression

Latvia becomes the first Eastern European country to withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty in response to Russian threats, signaling a shift in defense policies.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Front-line NATO allies say landmines are now fair game in a new warning to Russia

NATO allies withdraw from landmine treaty to counter Russian threats.
Recent security concerns prompt increased military flexibility for Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland.
Remains committed to humanitarian law despite treaty withdrawal.
more#russian-aggression
#diversity
Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

These are the US military's diversity photos Trump doesn't want you to see

The Pentagon is removing DEI-related content to promote unity and merit over diversity.
Defense Secretary Hegseth criticizes DEI initiatives as divisive, claiming they threaten military cohesion.
fromDefector
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Department Of Defense Backtracks After Deleting Jackie Robinson Article For "Woke DEI" | Defector

Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

These are the US military's diversity photos Trump doesn't want you to see

The Pentagon is removing DEI-related content to promote unity and merit over diversity.
Defense Secretary Hegseth criticizes DEI initiatives as divisive, claiming they threaten military cohesion.
fromDefector
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Department Of Defense Backtracks After Deleting Jackie Robinson Article For "Woke DEI" | Defector

more#diversity
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Israel targets what it says was an Islamic Jihad command center in Damascus

Israel's airstrike in Damascus targeted a suspected militant command center, drawing criticism for striking a residential area.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Hegseth Cuts Pentagon Work on Preventing Civilian Harm

Defense Secretary Hegseth plans to eliminate Pentagon offices focused on civilian harm mitigation during combat operations.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'They can't defend themselves, let alone anybody else' - DUP leader says Ireland needs to boost 'pitiful' defence spending

Ireland must enhance its own defense capabilities and contribute more to European security.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Europe live: month's truce in Ukraine would show if Putin was acting in good faith, says French minister

A proposed truce in Ukraine could test Putin's intentions for negotiations.
Ireland is revising its military deployment policy amid discussions of defense enhancement.
#gender-dysphoria
US politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The Fight for Trans Inclusion in the Military Goes Back Decades

Trump's executive order seeks to ban trans people from military service, prompting immediate lawsuits.
US politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The Fight for Trans Inclusion in the Military Goes Back Decades

Trump's executive order seeks to ban trans people from military service, prompting immediate lawsuits.
more#gender-dysphoria
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