Senate Democrats question Hegseth on Trump transgender military service ban

A group of Senate Democrats are asking Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth whether the Pentagon is complying with court orders temporarily blocking President Trump's ban on transgender service members from taking effect.

Trump signed the executive order, titled “Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness,” in late January. It prohibits transgender individuals from enlisting or continuing to serve in the military.

Hegseth subsequently issued a memo announcing a “pause” on...