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Democrats Question Pentagon’s Testosterone Policy
Senate Democrats are pressuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to provide more details on the Pentagon's new testosterone screening policy for troops. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) criticized the proposal, stating that the military needs better leadership rather than additional screenings.
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The Hill
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) pushed back this week against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new proposal to add testosterone screenings to service members’ periodic health assessments. “The U.S. military does not need more testosterone; it needs better leadership,” Kelly said on MS NOW’s “The Briefing
2026-07-21 19:06 UTC
The Hill
Senate Democrats are demanding answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the Pentagon’s new testosterone screening policy for troops, seeking specifics on how the directive would be implemented and its scientific justification. In a letter sent Friday, Democratic Sens. Richard Blumenthal (Conn.
2026-07-21 19:11 UTC