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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eric Garcia

House Republicans fail to turn Trump’s transgender military ban into law as two members defect

An amendment to codify President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender people serving in the U.S. military according to their gender identity failed to pass as an amendment to Congress’ annual defense bill after two Republicans defected.

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) proposed the amendment during a flurry of proposed amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act on the House floor on Tuesday evening.

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