Overview

• The White House confirmed there are no plans for an official proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month, reversing the annual tradition from the last administration.
• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the U.S. Navy to rename the vessel honoring gay rights pioneer Harvey Milk, part of a broader review of military asset names.
• The FBI issued a public request for tips on hospitals or practitioners performing gender-affirming surgeries on minors, placing youth medical care under increased scrutiny.
• President Trump threatened to cut federal funding to California over its policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports.
• GLAAD data show that transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals were targeted in over half of all reported anti-LGBTQ+ incidents last year, underscoring heightened risks for these communities.