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Pete Hegseth Faces Heated Confirmation Hearing for Defense Secretary

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President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, endured a contentious Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, facing sharp criticism over past misconduct allegations, controversial views on diversity, and his qualifications to lead the Pentagon. Hegseth, a former Army National Guard officer and Fox News contributor, emphasized his military experience …

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GOP Senators Dismiss Allegations Against Trump’s Defense Pick Pete Hegseth

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Republican senators meeting with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, dismissed sexual assault and misconduct allegations against him as a “side issue,” emphasizing his leadership qualifications. During a closed-door meeting Monday with the Republican Steering Committee, Hegseth received strong endorsements from senators who focused on his military …

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Pete Hegseth Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over 2017 Sexual Assault Allegation Amid DOJ Nomination

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Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is under renewed scrutiny after the Monterey Police Department released a report Wednesday detailing a 2017 sexual assault allegation against him. Hegseth has denied the accusations, which stem from an alleged incident after a Republican women’s convention in California. …

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Trump’s Pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, Criticized for Views on Women in Combat, “Woke” Military Officials

Pete Hegseth

Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense has already sparked debate, with the former Army National Guard infantry officer proposing significant policy shifts, including removing women from combat roles and dismissing “woke” military leaders. Hegseth, a long-time Trump ally known for …

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