Judge Probes Pentagon's Testosterone Policy | Global News

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new testosterone screening and treatment program for troops is sparking legal scrutiny as a federal judge probes whether it unfairly distinguishes between transgender men and other service members receiving hormone therapy. The judge, overseeing a lawsuit challenging the transgender service member ban, demands clarity on medical and logistical overlaps — especially as Hegseth frames the initiative as voluntary and aimed at peak performance. While experts debate the merits of treating age-related testosterone decline, the Pentagon’s selective application of hormone therapy is now under judicial microscope, amid ongoing legal battles over transgender service eligibility. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/99d70dbe47fac06c