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Doctor reacts to Hegseth’s plan to test troops’ testosterone 0 (0)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their “absolute best.” The screenings will be conducted annually as part of service members’ required medical screenings for those 30 and older, he said. Troops under 30 can volunteer to be tested. In a video on social media, Hegseth said receiving testosterone replacement therapy would be voluntary. 0:00 Hegseth: Testosterone testing to boost readiness among troops 0:22 Video of Hegseth’s announcement 0:46 Dr. Jonathan Reiner explains low testosterone 2:25 Dr. Reiner [See More…]

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War usually boosts presidents. Why isn’t it helping Trump? 0 (0)

CNN polling shows just one-third of the public believes Trump has a clear plan to handle the situation in Iran. Americans’ already broad disapproval of US military action in Iran has grown since the start of the war, the poll found. Just 34% of Americans now say they approve at least somewhat of the US decision to take military action in Iran, down seven points from a CNN poll conducted just after the start of the war. CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten runs the numbers to explain why the war isn’t helping President Trump’s approval ratings. 0:00 Net approval [See More…]

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Enten breaks down Hegseth’s unpopularity vs. past defense secretaries 0 (0)

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten runs the numbers on public opinion on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Audie Cornish’s “CNN This Morning” panel also breaks down Hegseth’s and President Trump’s request for $200 billion to fund the Iran war. 0:00 Harry Enten on Hegseth’s approval ratings 1:29 How does Hegseth’s approval compare with past Defense Secretaries? 3:10 Trump admin plans to ask Congress for $200B for Iran war funding 4:50 Republican lawmakers question $200B funding request Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #HarryEnten #PeteHegseth #News CNN is the world leader in news and information and seeks to inform, engage and [See More…]

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Russia is helping Iran target US military: Sources 0 (0)

Russia is providing Iran with intelligence about the locations and movements of American troops, ships and aircraft, according to multiple people familiar with US intelligence reporting on the issue, the first indication that Moscow has sought to get involved in the war. Much of the intelligence Russia has shared with Iran has been imagery from Moscow’s sophisticated constellation of overhead satellites, one of the people said. It is not clear what Russia is getting in return for the assistance. 0:00 Russia giving Iran intel on US military targets, sources say 3:38 Secretary of Defense Hegseth asked about Russia’s involvement 4:45 [See More…]