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Senate Democrats press Hegseth for answers on Trump order to ban transgender troops

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth departs a presentation ceremony for the Commander-in-Chief Trophy to the U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen football team in the East Room of the White House on April 15.

Lawmakers are asking the Defense Secretary to explain how the Pentagon is complying with court rulings blocking President Trump's executive order attempting to ban transgender troops from service.

(Image credit: Win McNamee)

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