Pentagon emphasizes process in place to examine proposed ban
'Gender identity should have nothing to do with it'
Senate could act on amendment to defense bill as soon as next week
Legal groups argue anti-trans policy should be subject to strict scrutiny
Solomon Amendment blocks fed'l funds to such universities
Trump adviser dodges on whether approval came before Twitter announcement
'I can't imagine a life without the Army'
Energy sec'y bases objections on dubious claims about cost of care
'Forcing these brave Americans out of our military would be cruel and discriminatory'
White House unsure when new policy details would be forthcoming
