A federal appeals court has determined that the Trump administration’s restrictions on transgender military personnel violated the law, according to a split decision from three judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia circuit. The ruling partially supports a March 2025 decision from a lower court.
Under the appeals court’s latest decision, current service members involved in the legal challenge would be protected from dismissal, though the military would still be prohibited from accepting new transgender enlistees. The judges have temporarily suspended their ruling to allow the administration time to pursue additional review. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signaled plans to appeal the decision.
As June arrives, gay rights advocates have designated the month for Pride celebrations, with LGBT events planned nationwide. Major metropolitan areas will host most activities, though many celebrations are expected to be scaled back due to departing corporate sponsors. Jordan Braxton, co-president of USA Prides, reports that large corporations started reducing their involvement last year, with additional companies following suit in 2026.
According to Braxton, several investment companies have stepped back from sponsorship, joining firms like Anheuser-Busch and Walmart in reducing support. The election of President Trump has led many corporate backers of Gay Pride activities to reassess their participation.
In international news, Malaysia has become the newest nation attempting to shield minors from online risks by implementing regulations that bar children under 16 from creating social media profiles. This move represents part of a worldwide push to strengthen digital safety measures. Current users below the age limit will receive one month to handle their account information before the new restrictions take effect. Organizations that don’t follow the rules will face substantial financial penalties. Child safety experts note that minors face particular risks from sex-trafficking and explicit content on social platforms, prompting action from an increasing number of nations. Within the United States, family advocacy groups are calling for stronger government intervention.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that his nation is failing its Jewish citizens, describing the community as facing severe targeting through hate-motivated actions. Carney reports that anti-Semitic incidents in Canada have reached heights not witnessed since the post-World War Two period. He noted that more than two-thirds of all religiously-motivated hate crimes last year were aimed at Jewish people, even though they represent only one percent of Canada’s population. Recent months have seen anti-Semitic actors shoot at Jewish educational institutions, hurl explosive devices at synagogues, assault community facilities, target Jewish-owned enterprises, and force Jewish students from shared campus areas.
