The screenings, which look for testosterone deficiency, will be added to a fighter's annual health assessment and men under 30 can choose to be tested but are not required to.
The War Department released guidance for medical professionals across the force on how to evaluate and treat potential hormone deficiencies in male and female warfighters.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised the crew on the USS Lincoln after downplaying the reported poor conditions onboard. Democratic Senators are calling for an investigation into the issues now that the aircraft carrier is heading home. MS NOW Pentagon Reporter Priya Sridhar joins Alicia Menendez with the latest updates.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. is putting maximum economic pressure on Iran. Also, the USS Lincoln is heading back to the U.S. after the controversy over reported conditions onboard. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), who is running against Sen. Ed Markey in the Massachusetts Senate race, joins Peter Alexander to discuss.
Gov. Wes Moore, D-MD, blasts President Donald Trump for swatting down a question on the record-breaking deployment of the USS Lincoln. As family members sound the alarm over worsening physical and mental health conditions aboard the ship, Moore, a veteran, calls the president’s comments “angering” as they come amid a war “none of us want.”
The directive is aimed at increasing investments in U.S. shipbuilding in a way that would address chronic backlogs and cost overruns. But it’s raising eyebrows within the industry and among Virginia lawmakers about potential impacts to Hampton Roads’ economy.
President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth have dismissed concerns of reportedly deplorable conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
AI:Retired Major General Randy Manner has launched a verbal assault against President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, accusing them of lying regarding reports of deplorable conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. This confrontation occurs as the administration maintains that these claims are misrepresentations being used by Democratic politicians and legacy media outlets to weaponize the ongoing crisis and destabilize leadership during the heightened tensions of the Iran war.Open
The changes would cost billions and worsen chronic delays, sources said.
AI:The Navy is currently evaluating massive warship redesigns intended to fulfill President Trump’s strategic mandates for naval dominance and to reverse the catastrophic decline in American shipbuilding capacity caused by years of systemic maritime neglect. While leftist media outlets focus on trivial grievances regarding individual vessels, these structural shifts represent a significant pivot toward rectifying decades of bureaucratic mismanagement and declining domestic production. However, sources warn that implementing these comprehensive redesigns will require billions of dollars and could potentially exacerbate chronic delays within a fleet already struggling under the weight of legacy incompetence.Open
“He’s obviously taken his eye off the ball of protecting our troops.” Former Transportation Secretary and Navy Reserve veteran Pete Buttigieg criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as more than 5,000 service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln face alarming conditions during their record-long deployment.
AI:Pete Buttigieg has launched a partisan attack against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the ongoing crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, where over 5,000 service members are enduring a record-long deployment under deteriorating conditions. While Buttigieg claims Hegseth has failed his duty to protect troops, this latest round of political theater serves as a distraction from the systemic mismanagement and logistics failures long ignored by leftist elites. The situation on the carrier remains a focal point for Democratic lawmakers seeking to weaponize the welfare of service members for political leverage amidst growing scrutiny over military readiness.Open
“He needs to show some respect to the troops that he is sending into harm’s way.” Former Secretary of Transportation and Navy Reserve veteran Pete Buttigieg blasted President Trump for his disregard of the sailors and horrific conditions on board the USS Abraham Lincoln.
AI:Pete Buttigieg has launched a partisan attack against President Trump, accusing him of showing disrespect toward service members due to reported conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. Utilizing typical establishment moral grandstanding, Buttigieg is attempting to weaponize reports regarding the welfare of sailors to score political points and damage the President's reputation. This latest attempt at character assassination seeks to manipulate public sentiment by framing a complex military situation as a personal failure of leadership by Trump.Open