• White House says Trump will seek 'Department of War' rebrand for Pentagon

    White House says Trump will seek 'Department of War' rebrand for Pentagon

    Sep 05, 2025 12:09 AM EST

    ... Defense that diversity is our strength is, is frankly, incorrect,” Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell told reporters in March. Hegseth has also presided over the removal of all transgender troops from the military following an executive order from Trump through a process that some have described as “dehumanizing” or “open cruelty.”

  • WATCH: Reform UK Party leader Farage testifies on censorship before House Judiciary Committee

    WATCH: Reform UK Party leader Farage testifies on censorship before House Judiciary Committee

    Sep 03, 2025 02:02 PM EST

    ... on X. Linehan is due to appear in a London court on Thursday in a separate case in which he is accused of harassing a transgender woman and damaging her phone. He denies the charge. Strong reaction Supporters of Linehan condemned his arrest, saying it amounted to the policing of ...

  • Father of 8-year-old boy killed in Minneapolis church shooting wants him remembered for his love

    Father of 8-year-old boy killed in Minneapolis church shooting wants him remembered for his love

    Aug 29, 2025 04:34 PM EST

    ... especially Annunciation, which I always thought was pretty interesting because their mom was on the parish board,” she said. Federal officials referred to Westman as transgender, and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey decried hatred being directed at “our transgender community.” Westman’s gender identity wasn’t clear. In 2020, a judge ...

  • Authorities seek motive in videos, writings of shooter who killed 2 kids at Minneapolis church

    Authorities seek motive in videos, writings of shooter who killed 2 kids at Minneapolis church

    Aug 28, 2025 01:36 PM EST

    The police chief said Westman did not have an extensive known criminal history and is believed to have acted alone. Federal officials referred to Westman as transgender, and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey decried hatred being directed at “our transgender community.” Westman’s gender identity wasn’t clear. In 2020, a ...

  • 'We owe this to our children': Minneapolis mayor calls for action after school attack

    'We owe this to our children': Minneapolis mayor calls for action after school attack

    Aug 27, 2025 10:55 PM EST

    William Brangham: For the "PBS News Hour," I'm William Brangham. Geoff Bennett: Police said the assailant had purchased multiple weapons recently and legally and is believed to have acted alone. FBI Director Kash Patel also said the shooter identified as transgender. For more, we're joined now by Minneapolis ...

  • Updates: Minneapolis Catholic school shooting

    Updates: Minneapolis Catholic school shooting

    Aug 27, 2025 07:12 PM EST

    ... old Robin Westman, did not have an extensive known criminal history, acted alone and legally purchased the weapons recently. Federal officials referred to Westman as transgender, and the mayor decried hatred being directed at “our transgender community.” Westman’s gender identity is not clear. In 2020 a judge approved a ...

  • Two children killed, 17 wounded during Mass in a Minneapolis Catholic school shooting

    Two children killed, 17 wounded during Mass in a Minneapolis Catholic school shooting

    Aug 27, 2025 02:33 PM EST

    Federal officials referred to Westman as transgender, and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey decried hatred being directed at “our transgender community.” Westman’s gender identity wasn’t clear. In 2020, a judge approved a petition, signed by Westman’s mother, asking for a name change from Robert to Robin, saying the ...

  • WATCH: Trump signs executive orders on cashless bail, flag burning

    WATCH: Trump signs executive orders on cashless bail, flag burning

    Aug 25, 2025 02:58 PM EST

    ... are a political winner Despite the backlash to his crackdown in D.C., Trump insisted his approach is popular. He compared it to debates over transgender athletes, another divisive issue he harnessed during last year’s election.“This is another ‘men in women’s sports’ things,” he said. “I think ...

  • Vulnerable South Africans struggle to find HIV medication after U.S. foreign aid cuts

    Vulnerable South Africans struggle to find HIV medication after U.S. foreign aid cuts

    Aug 24, 2025 08:17 PM EST

    Another challenge at public hospitals and clinics is discrimination, especially for sex workers and transgender people. “In hospital, they said they only give PrEP to people who are in a relationship with someone who’s HIV-positive and trying to have a baby,” one transgender woman said. She decided to ...

  • Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey resigns to become co-deputy FBI director

    Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey resigns to become co-deputy FBI director

    Aug 19, 2025 04:32 PM EST

    ... lawsuits challenging former President Joe Biden's administration on an array of policies, including immigration actions, student loan forgiveness, environmental rules, gun safety initiatives and transgender rights measures. He also threatened legal action against private gyms over bathroom policies, demanded that public schools ban drag shows and sued New York ...