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The <em>Top Gun: Maverick</em> Theory of Pete Hegseth

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Like Tom Cruise in the movie, the defense secretary appears stuck in his past.

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Massie: Hegseth is breaking law with Iran war

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Massie: Hegseth is breaking law with Iran war

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of “breaking the law” on Thursday, arguing the Trump administration is attempting to portray the Iran conflict as two separate wars in order to avoid seeking congressional authorization. Massie made the claim in response to reporting from The New York Times that said the Pentagon lowered…

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MAGA freaks out as Fox News interviews Pete Buttigieg: 'Why aren't you defending Trump?'

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MAGA freaks out as Fox News interviews Pete Buttigieg: 'Why aren't you defending Trump?'

MAGA loyalists were furious Friday as Fox News interviewed Democrat and Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.Buttigieg spoke with anchor Sandra Smith about tariffs, President Donald Trump and his second administration and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.MAGA social media users were livid over the conversation and made it known — even attacking Smith for the sit-down."Sandra Smith is terrible at interviewing. She allowed Pete Buttigieg to spew lies, walk all over her and spin her questions. She was completely outmatched by one of the worst candidates on the left. Between her and Turner, not sure if I’m watching CNN or Fox," X account RepubFrank, who frequently shares MAGA-related content, wrote."Why aren't you defending President Trump and his policies with this idiot Pete Buttigieg and allowing him to speak lies !!!! Your not even interrupting him once !!!!" User Maria Tambasco, who often shares pro-Trump posts, wrote on X."Why is Sandra Smith not pushing back on Pete Buttigieg?" Pro-MAGA user Sherry Cappello wrote on X."Disgusting tongue bath for 20 minutes. Nice objectivity @SandraSmithFox," user SirGern, who self-identifies as "MAGA/MAHA," wrote on X.Buttigieg: We woke up to news today that Donald Trump is imposing a new 10% tax effective at midnight last night that we've got to pay on all kinds of goods. Why would you put an extra tax, an extra tariff when affordability is so hard? pic.twitter.com/vjlolD10cX— Acyn (@Acyn) July 24, 2026

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The Georgia Democrat is running for reelection to the Senate. Why are so many people buzzing about him as a 2028 presidential candidate?

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Fury explodes at Pete Hegseth over 'grotesque insult' to US troops killed in Iran war as Pentagon is accused of cover-up

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Fury explodes at Pete Hegseth over 'grotesque insult' to US troops killed in Iran war as Pentagon is accused of cover-up

Hegseth is under fire after the Pentagon removed four soldiers killed last weekend from its Iran war death toll because they died after Donald Trump's April ceasefire.

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Pete Hegseth has a sperm-count problem: medical experts

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Pete Hegseth has a sperm-count problem: medical experts

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s controversial plan to test service members’ testosterone levels may end up having an ironic side effect on male soldiers, two medical experts said in a new report. Dr. Adrian Dobs, a professor of medicine and oncology at John Hopkins University School of Medicine explained the issue to The Intercept Friday.“We’re sort of creating a dependency on testosterone,” Dobs said. “Men who take testosterone will have a reduction in their sperm counts.”Last week, Hegseth announced a new policy that would see all U.S. service members over the age of 30 be tested annually for testosterone levels, boasting about his efforts to transform the Defense Department into the “High-T Department of War.” The policy is already facing legal challenges, with a federal judge on Wednesday ordering the Trump administration to explain how the new testing policy squares with its existing ban on hormone treatment for transgender service members.Per the policy, testosterone screening will be mandatory for all service members over 30, though service members under 30 may voluntarily get screened as well.The concern among medical experts, such as Dr. Alvin Matsumoto, a professor emeritus at the University of Washington School of Medicine, is that mandatory screening may produce unreliable results given that a person’s testosterone levels can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including the time of day and recent meals.“That creates a risk under a program that will routinely screen otherwise healthy troops and make testosterone therapy available to those subsequently diagnosed with a deficiency,” The Intercept’s report reads.Furthermore, the policy would almost certainly result in some service members being given testosterone replacement therapy when not medically necessary.“Here we have men who are in their prime of reproduction, and we’re causing a drop in their sperm counts when there really may not be sufficient benefit,” Dobs said.

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Medical experts argue against Hegseth's testosterone obsession

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Medical experts argue against Hegseth's testosterone obsession

Medical experts are warning against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's controversial testosterone testing policy for service members.Hegseth announced the policy last week, requiring annual testosterone testing for all service members over 30 as part of his "High-T Department of War" initiative.The policy faces legal challenges, with a federal judge ordering the Trump administration to explain how it aligns with existing bans on hormone treatment for transgender service members. Two medical experts told The Intercept Friday the procedure may reduce fertility in male soldiers. Dr. Adrian Dobs of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine explained to The Intercept that testosterone replacement therapy creates dependency and reduces sperm counts in men who take it. “Men who take testosterone will have a reduction in their sperm counts,” Dr. Dobs said. Dr. Alvin Matsumoto warned, mandatory screening produces unreliable results since testosterone levels vary based on time of day and meals, potentially leading to unnecessary hormone therapy for otherwise healthy troops.Watch the video below. Your browser does not support the video tag.

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Hegseth Is Pushing Testosterone. The VA Has Already Struggled With the Treatment.

“Men who take testosterone will have a reduction in their sperm counts,” one medical professor said. There’s no stated plan for continuing care. The post Hegseth Is Pushing Testosterone. The VA Has Already Struggled With the Treatment. appeared first on The Intercept.

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GOP senators erupt at Karoline Leavitt: 'John can’t put a gun to people’s heads!'

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GOP senators erupt at Karoline Leavitt: 'John can’t put a gun to people’s heads!'

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and his fellow Republicans lashed out at Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt after she complained about the latest stalemate with the White House, according to new reports.Tensions have erupted between the Senate GOP leadership and President Donald Trump's White House over the chamber's inability to pass the president's legislative priorities, primarily the controversial SAVE America Act, The Hill reported Friday.Leavitt reportedly sparked the backlash this week when she told reporters "patience is running out" with Thune and demanded the Senate "do its job."The Senate GOP leader later responded with a snappy retort. "Maybe she or somebody else ought to get on the phone and get the votes," Thune said. "Instead of pointing the finger at Republicans, they might think about going after the people who are stopping it on the floor, which is the Democrats."Thune added, "And if there are Republicans they think are gettable, get on the phone."His fellow Republicans in the Senate were quick to chime in. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) countered with a shot at pointed shot at the 28-year-old Leavitt, telling reporters, "I have 1000 percent confidence in Thune, and anybody in the White House who thinks he's not a good leader isn't qualified for their job."Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), who opposed the president's SAVE America Act, also rallied behind Thune. Asked if his job was in jeopardy, Collins responded definitively: "I think he enjoys well-deserved support from the caucus."Politico also reported on mounting tensions Friday as Republicans rallied around Thune and expressed frustration about the SAVE America Act. “This idea that he can just command members of the Republican conference to get in line is just a fantasy," said Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX). “I don’t know who it was that sold the president on this idea, that this was obtainable, but it’s creating a circular firing squad for Republicans.”Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) told Politico, “John can’t put a gun to people’s heads and make them vote a particular way.”

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