Published July 16, 2026 at 6:44 AM ET · Updated July 16, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Democrats and CNN critics pan Hegseth plan to optimize testosterone levels in military
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a plan to screen testosterone levels among military service members. Democratic lawmakers and CNN commentators criticized the initiative as the policy drew immediate partisan backlash.
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