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    White House sets rules for military transgender ban

    Last month, President Trump unexpectedly tweeted that "the United States government will not accept or allow transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the US military." That blindsided Pentagon officials, who declined to implement the ban until they received more specific guidance from the White House itself.

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    KCRW placeholderBy León Krauze • Aug 24, 2017 • 1 min read

    Last month, President Trump unexpectedly tweeted that "the United States government will not accept or allow transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the US military." That blindsided Pentagon officials, who declined to implement the ban until they received more specific guidance from the White House itself. Now it appears that guidance is forthcoming, as we hear from Gordon Lubold, who covers the Pentagon for the Wall Street Journal.

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      León Krauze

      national news anchor, Univision

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      Devan Schwartz

      Producer

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      Gideon Brower

      Independent Producer

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      Yael Even Or

      Producer, 'Press Play'

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      Gordon Lubold

      Wall Street Journal

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