Tag: Pete Hegseth

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Trans Military Vets Waiting Months For Separation Pay + More News

Pete Hegseth crashes out during Senate Appropriations Committee hearing

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• The Advocate: House Democrats are demanding answers from Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth about delayed separation pay for transgender service members forced out under the Trump administration’s military ban. Some trans vets have been waiting months and months for tens of thousands.

• New York Times: Last month, the Department of Homeland Security sent Nevada (my state!) a list of 185 names that it claimed identified noncitizens who had been improperly allowed to register to vote. Nevada looked into the claim and found every single person on the list was a lawful citizen. Continue reading “Trans Military Vets Waiting Months For Separation Pay + More News”

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Pentagon Posts (Then Deletes) Plans For Hegseth’s “High-T” Testosterone Military

U.S. military troops (image via White House archives/Flickr)

The Defense Department published detailed clinical guidance for Pete Hegseth’s orders to screen military service members for testosterone deficiencies on Wednesday.

By Thursday, the instructions had disappeared from the Pentagon website.

A statement from a Pentagon official said, “The draft (document) published on September 2, 2026, has been temporarily rescinded to allow for updates,” adding that interim guidance remains in effect. Continue reading “Pentagon Posts (Then Deletes) Plans For Hegseth’s “High-T” Testosterone Military”

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Hegseth Fired Top General Over Kid Rock Flyby Investigation

Army helicopters fly-by Kid Rock's home

Before the Army’s top officer was abruptly fired earlier this year, he was advised by a fellow general (now in the running to replace him) to stop an investigation into an unauthorized helicopter flyby of musician and Trump supporter Kid Rock’s Tennessee home. Continue reading “Hegseth Fired Top General Over Kid Rock Flyby Investigation”

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Madonna Vs. Taylor Swift At MTV Music Awards + More News

Madonna (L) and Taylor Swift (R) - photos via Depositphotos

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Gayety: It looks like it’s going to be Madonna vs Taylor Swift in a pop diva showdown at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. Madonna leads the pack with 11 nominations, closely followed by Taylor Swift, who scored nine. Any bets as to who will take the top awards?

• OUT: Here’s what we know (so far) about the upcoming Season 2 of the queer hockey-centered series Heated Rivalry, including new cast members and characters. Continue reading “Madonna Vs. Taylor Swift At MTV Music Awards + More News”

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Podcast: Boy George + Scouting America + New Music From The Cowgays

The Randy Report podcast

In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: Boy George has dropped out of the upcoming Jesus Christ Superstar revival in the West End. Plus…

• A memorandum just made public details Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s demands of Scouting America in order to continue the Pentagon’s longstanding support. Continue reading “Podcast: Boy George + Scouting America + New Music From The Cowgays”

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Judge Wants Answers About Hegseth’s Testosterone Double Standard

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes, currently overseeing a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s ban of transgender military service members, wants the Pentagon to explain Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth’s newly-announced testosterone treatment program after using the same hormone care to justify kicking trans troops out of the military. Continue reading “Judge Wants Answers About Hegseth’s Testosterone Double Standard”

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Pete Hegseth Crashes Out During Senate Hearing

Pete Hegseth crashes out during Senate Appropriations Committee hearing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth repeatedly crashed out during an appearance before the Senate Appropriations Committee to request about $70 billion more to fund the Iran war and replenish depleted weapons stocks.

Over and over, Hegseth tap danced around questions about his previous characterizations that the war had been “won” several times over the past four months. Continue reading “Pete Hegseth Crashes Out During Senate Hearing”

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‘Heated Rivalry’ Baseball Edition + George Santos Again + More

(image via the Portland Pickles)

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• Queerty: Collegiate baseball team the Portland Pickles All-Stars played the Willamette Wildbills on Tuesday where a pitcher and batter had a ‘Heated Rivalry’ moment 🙂 Continue reading “‘Heated Rivalry’ Baseball Edition + George Santos Again + More”