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Pete Hegseth’s tough-guy workout videos fail the military’s form test

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The Independent UK

'Needs to End Now': Democrats Demand Trump Halt Iran War After Troop Deaths

Democrats urge President Trump to halt military actions against Iran following the deaths of US troops, criticising the administration's strategy and calling for a return to diplomatic solutions.

International Business Times UK

Trump’s Iran war has the military running out of cash — and Hegseth running to lawmakers hat in hand

The depleted Pentagon is reportedly having to cancel military training exercises that keep troops combat-ready and divert funds from weapons purchases

The Independent UK

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Pete Hegseth roasted by fitness experts for military ‘workout’ videos he keeps sharing

‘His pull-ups or chin-ups and the kicking that he does—you would never allow that,’ a retired brigadier general said

The Independent UK

US estimates cost of war in Iran at $37.5 billion as it renews strikes on Tehran

The United States renewed its strikes on Iran, where an air raid alert was triggered Wednesday in Tehran, after US President Donald Trump warned he was “not finished” with the war, the cost of which is skyrocketing for Washington. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth estimated on Tuesday that the…

France 24

More testosterone won’t make a better soldier or a tougher man – aggression and strength drive T levels, not the other way around

How low is too low when it comes to testosterone levels? When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced in July 2026 that U.S. service members ages 30 and older will have their testosterone tested every year, neither he nor the Pentagon specified what level of the hormone would be considered “low”…

The Conversation

Pentagon Will Require Annual Testosterone Screening for Service Members Over 30: What the Test Actually Measures

Hegseth mandated testosterone screening for service members over 30. Here's what the policy means, what the test involves, and what medical evidence says about low testosterone.

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‘Masculinism’ is uniting the US right – what is it?

A new movement, “masculinism”, is uniting the right behind extreme anti-feminist views, chiefly in the United States. It promotes the dominant role of men in society, including the idea that men should dominate women.

The Conversation

'Will pay many times over': Trump warns Iran after US troop deaths in Jordan

US President Donald Trump on Monday warned that Iran would face a heavy response for every American soldier killed, following the deaths of two US service members in an Iranian missile and drone attack in Jordan.

The Times of India

Testosterone and combat readiness: what does the evidence really show?

Pete Hegseth, the US defence secretary, recently announced plans to measure testosterone levels in US soldiers with a promise of “ensuring you have the right testosterone levels to operate at your absolute best”. Soldiers found to have low testosterone would be offered treatment, although accepting it would remain voluntary.

The Conversation

Marjorie Taylor Greene slams Pete Hegseth’s reaction to Iran killing 2 U.S. soldiers: ‘Sacrifice?? WTF’

Former MAGA loyalist Majorie Taylor Greene lashed out at the Trump administration’s ‘bloodlust for a senseless war’ after two U.S. service members were killed during Iranian strikes in Jordan.

The Independent UK

Marjorie Taylor Greene Blasts Hegseth Over 'Sacrifice' Comment: 'What The F*** Are You Talking About?'

Marjorie Taylor Greene criticises Pete Hegseth's 'sacrifice' remark regarding US troops killed in Jordan, accusing the administration of prioritising foreign interests over American lives.

International Business Times UK

'Unbothered' Trump Hit by Outrage for Attending the World Cup Final While Calling the Loss of Two US Troops 'Very Sad'

President Trump faces criticism for golfing and attending a football final while US troops died in Iran. His response, seen as dismissive, contrasts with formal tributes from other officials.

International Business Times UK

US Carries Out Retaliatory Strikes Targeting Iranian Forces After Jordan Attack

The U.S. military said it carried out retaliatory strikes Sunday against Iranian forces after attacks in Jordan killed two American service members and left another missing.

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International Business Times UK

Operation Midday Slumber: Trump Appears to Doze Off During Hegseth's Glowing Praise

President Trump, aged 80, was filmed dozing off during a summit, raising questions about his health despite official claims of fitness. His cognitive and physical health continue to face public scrutiny.

Benzinga

Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Pete Hegseth's 'Sacrifice' Remark After US Troops Are Killed Amid Iran War

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) publicly rebuked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on X on Saturday, rejecting his description of fallen troops as sacrifices and calling the Iran war “senseless.”

The Times of India

Doctors warn of fertility risks after Pentagon orders testosterone tests for troops

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth's order mandating testosterone-deficiency screening for all active-duty and reserve service members aged 30 and above has drawn criticism from several medical experts, who question the scientific basis of the policy.

The Independent UK

Pilot in viral Blue Angels close-shave flyover admits beach buzz was ‘mistake’ not MAGA bravado

Commander of the Navy’s flight squad called the pass ‘unsafe’ while the Trump administration lauds risky maneuver

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The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth pays tribute to two US troops killed in Iran attack

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The Times of India

Make America Manly Again (MAMA): MAGA toughies mope over declining machismo

TOI correspondent from Washington: MAGA mavericks are discovering the United States is coming up short in a vital national resource, and no, it isn't rare earth minerals, artificial intelligence, or strategic petroleum reserves. It is reproductive potency and testicular fortitude -- or more explicitly, testosterone and sperm count.

International Business Times UK

'With Hegseth Talking, Who Wouldn't?': Trump Mocked For Nodding Off While Rebuilding Military

A new video from a defence summit at the US Army War College appears to show Donald Trump nodding off as Pete Hegseth praises his military leadership, reigniting online debate about the president's alertness.

Latin Times

"Many Things Are Going to Happen": Trump's Vague Cuba Warning, Explained

Trump hints at big Cuba news within two months. Here's the year of sanctions, indictments and military contacts behind the vague warning.

The Independent UK

US attacks on Iran escalate as tower is destroyed in key port

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The Guardian - US

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

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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."

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