Pentagon Plans to Expel Transgender Troops from Military in Expansion of Trump's Trans Service Ban

New Yorkers protest Donald Trump’s first transgender service ban announcement in July 2017.Photo:Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty The Pentagon has revealed a new plan to identify and remove transgender service members from the military. A senior Defense Department official outlined the new policy in a memo, which reads, “Service members who have a current diagnosis or history of, or exhibit symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria will be processed for separation from military service,” according toCNN.

Penélope Cruz Descends on Oscars Carpet 2025 in '90s-Inspired Gown — and It Took 254 Hours to Make

Penélope Cruz makes ethereal entrance at the 2025 Oscars.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Penélope Cruzwas elegant as always at the2025 Oscars. Cruz, who’s been an ambassador for the French fashion house since 2018, left jaws on the floor in the look, which featured a ruched bodice decked out in sparkly jewel buttons and a sheer floor-hitting cape attached to the dress' straps. According to the brand, the flowy design took 254 hours to create.

People Are Manifesting Engagements in 2025 by Eating Grapes Under a Table on New Year's Eve: All About the Superstition

Stock photo of grapes.Photo:Getty Stock Photo Getty Stock Photo Ready to kick off 2025 with a bang (and maybe even aring)?New Year’s Evehas long been a night where people come together to celebrate, reminisce on the past year and make wishes for an even betteryearto come.While clinking glasses with loved ones and posing for glitzy selfies with festive backdrops of sparkly confetti, there’s an underlying magic in the air as we celebrate the clean slate that comes with a brand-new calendaryear.

PEOPLE in 10: January 23, 2025

This week: Jenna Bush Hager reveals dad George W. Bush’s antics at the Trump inauguration had their family group chat “blowing up,” Melania Trump goes viral for her inauguration hat before a glamorous wardrobe change for the inaugural ball, Justin Bieber denies unfollowing wife Hailey on Instagram, and Prince Harry walks away with over $12 million after settling his tabloid lawsuit. PLUS: Trinity Kirkconnell claims sister Rachael was still with formerBachelorMatt James mere hours before he posted their breakup announcement, *NSYNC reunites backstage at Justin Timberlake’s California concert while bandmate Joey Fatone makes his Broadway debut in& Juliet, Henry Cavill and girlfriend Natalie Viscuso welcome their first child together, and Melanie Griffith says mom Tippi Hedren is “feisty” asThe Birdsstar celebrates her 95th birthday.

PEOPLE in 10: March 13, 2025

This week: Fans react to Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet’s PDA-filled tennis date with some dubbing it “so cute” while others call it “cringe,” Anna Kendrick avoids answering questions about herAnother Simple Favorcostar Blake Lively’s legal drama, Gigi Hadid says she feels “lucky” to be in a relationship with Bradley Cooper, and Ne-Yo confirms he’s in a polyamorous relationship as he introduces his four girlfriends. PLUS: King Charles launches new Apple Music radio show with a playlist that includes Beyoncé, Bob Marley and Diana Ross, Rihanna marks International Women’s Day with photos from the day she gave birth to sons RZA and Riot Rose, Leighton Meester and Kelly Rutherford have aGossip Girlreunion at Paris Fashion Week, and Ben Affleck teaches his 13-year-old son Samuel an important life lesson.