Seth Meyers on Trump 2.0: ‘Every day is a constant stream of humiliation’ Late-night host criticised the Trump administration’s obsessions with testosterone and wet magnets as more important issues are ignored The Guardian - US · Jul 17
House Democrat says Pete Hegseth’s testosterone plans point to Trump administration’s ‘intense homoerotic feelings towards men’ “The weird part is that they pretend that that’s not what it’s about." We Got This Covered · Jul 17
The White House’s guide to manhood: pop some T, restart a war and do WHAT with a corn dog? Pete Hegseth wants to win the war on Iran with a secret weapon: testosterone. Meanwhile, JD Vance is worried about how to eat an ice-cream, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Jul 17
Trump Had Threatened To Strike Key Iranian Infrastructure Without Progress On Negotiations. He Followed Through The U.S. expanded its strikes against Iranian targets as clashes between the countries continue to escalate. International Business Times · Jul 17
'Women...Better Be Careful': Jesse Watters Slammed Over Rape Joke on Pete Hegseth's Testosterone Proposal Jesse Watters faces criticism for joking about increased testosterone levels in the military, sparking debate over sexual assault concerns and Pete Hegseth's hormone testing policy. International Business Times UK · Jul 17
Hegseth wants to measure your manhood The defense secretary's obsession with high testosterone levels can't hide MAGA insecurity Salon · Jul 17
US war secy Pete Hegseth shares photo of Chabahar port tower collapsing amid strikes in Iran Chabahar port has been a repeated target of American airstrikes. Iranian state media acknowledged a third round of strikes on the facility without immediately acknowledging the tower’s collapse. Iran, however, described the tower as overseeing commercial traffic into the port. However, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard also operates at ports across… The Times of India · Jul 17
US airstrikes on Iran appear to have damaged Gulf of Oman port facility U.S. airstrikes appear to have collapsed a tower at Iran’s Chabahar port on the Gulf of Oman, a key trade route for Afghanistan The Independent UK · Jul 17
‘Carry on Patriots’: Trump’s team rally to defend US Navy jets that shocked beachgoers The Blue Angels Florida incident is the latest controversial military flyover The Independent UK · Jul 16
The Pentagon’s plans to screen military members for testosterone lacks scientific backing, medical experts warn Hormone levels naturally fluctuate throughout the day based on stress, sleep and physical exertion, experts say, and single-point screening could easily result in inaccurate diagnoses The Independent UK · Jul 16
Congress Wants To Keep Funding a Pentagon That Won't Account for Its Spending The only federal agency that has never passed an audit could soon get another $60 billion, even as it buries reports on the spiraling costs of its programs. Reason · Jul 16
Hegseth begins new medical program to restore and optimize ‘performance’ of US military: ‘Sacred duty to maintain the advantage’ He wants to ensure US troops "have the biological foundation required to sustain the fight." We Got This Covered · Jul 16
Pete Hegseth's 'Gender-Affirming' Testosterone Plan for Troops Blasted by Public Health Scientist The US military's new testosterone screening policy for troops has drawn criticism from medical experts and Democrats, who argue it lacks clear medical justification and may be politically motivated. International Business Times UK · Jul 16
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Salon · Jul 16 Press freedom is the new terrorism The Trump administration is smothering press freedom and the public's right to know
The Independent UK · Jul 16 Trump says Hegseth only ever wanted him to pardon soldiers who ‘killed a lot of people’ President Donald Trump praises Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by remembering his past advocacy of soldiers
The Guardian - US · Jul 16 Pete Hegseth wants testosterone for his soldiers. Finally, some gender-affirming care The defense secretary has announced a screening program for troops. Get ready for a high-T Department of War
International Business Times UK · Jul 16 Pete Hegseth Announces Military Will Test Service Members' Testosterone Levels and Offer Hormone Therapy The US military will implement annual testosterone testing for service members aged 30 and older, with optional hormone therapy for deficiencies, to maintain readiness and health amid age-related changes
The Times of India · Jul 16 'To keep troops at their absolute best': US to begin annual testosterone screening for service members, says Pete Hegseth US defense secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new annual testosterone screening program. This initiative will target military personnel aged thirty and older for better performance. Service members under thirty can volunteer for testing, while therapy remains voluntary. Medical experts note testosterone decline with age, impacting various health aspects, while critics…
International Business Times UK · Jul 15 Why Is Pete Hegseth Pushing For Military Testosterone Screening? The Drive for 'Masculine' Force The Pentagon will test troops over 30 for low testosterone, folding hormone checks into Hegseth's tougher fitness regime as supporters hail prevention and critics fear a narrow, hyper‑physical view of readiness.
The Independent UK · Jul 15 Hegseth works to optimize men’s ‘biological foundation’ in new military requirement IN FULL
Salon · Jul 15 Hegseth OKs hormone therapy for troops Defense Secretary Hegseth revealed mandatory testosterone check-ups for male service members on Wednesday
The Independent UK · Jul 15 Hegseth announces new health screenings for military members over 30 IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 15 Pete Hegseth is now requiring testosterone screenings for military members over 30 Hegseth said in a video posted on X that the testing was about ‘ensuring you have the right testosterone levels to operate at your absolute best’