Hegseth Confirmed as Pentagon Chief Despite Close Senate Vote
The US Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief with Vice President J.D. Vance's tie-breaking vote, despite opposition from three Republican senators over past controversies including a sexual assault allegation and his views on women in combat.
Hegseth Confirmed as Pentagon Chief Despite Close Senate Vote
The US Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief with Vice President J.D. Vance's tie-breaking vote, despite opposition from three Republican senators over past controversies including a sexual assault allegation and his views on women in combat.
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60% Bias Score
Senate to Confirm Hegseth as Defense Secretary Amidst Misconduct Allegations
The Senate is poised to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary despite allegations of sexual assault and abusive behavior, prioritizing his commitment to a "warrior culture" at the Pentagon over these concerns; the vote is expected late Friday.
Senate to Confirm Hegseth as Defense Secretary Amidst Misconduct Allegations
The Senate is poised to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary despite allegations of sexual assault and abusive behavior, prioritizing his commitment to a "warrior culture" at the Pentagon over these concerns; the vote is expected late Friday.
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60% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Controversial Hegseth as Defense Secretary
The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense on Friday, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote, despite numerous allegations of misconduct and concerns about his qualifications; this highlights President Trump's power and the influence of culture wars within...
Senate Confirms Controversial Hegseth as Defense Secretary
The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense on Friday, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote, despite numerous allegations of misconduct and concerns about his qualifications; this highlights President Trump's power and the influence of culture wars within...
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72% Bias Score
Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary Despite Controversy
Pete Hegseth, a 44-year-old military veteran and former Fox News host with a history of sexual assault allegations, excessive drinking accusations, and controversial views on women in the military, was confirmed as Defense Secretary on Saturday after a tie-breaking vote by Vice President JD Vance.
Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary Despite Controversy
Pete Hegseth, a 44-year-old military veteran and former Fox News host with a history of sexual assault allegations, excessive drinking accusations, and controversial views on women in the military, was confirmed as Defense Secretary on Saturday after a tie-breaking vote by Vice President JD Vance.
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64% Bias Score
Hegseth Confirmed as Secretary of Defense Despite Senate Opposition
Pete Hegseth was sworn in as Secretary of Defense on Saturday morning after a tie-breaking vote by Vice President J.D. Vance; three Republican senators opposed his nomination due to his past controversial statements on women in combat.
Hegseth Confirmed as Secretary of Defense Despite Senate Opposition
Pete Hegseth was sworn in as Secretary of Defense on Saturday morning after a tie-breaking vote by Vice President J.D. Vance; three Republican senators opposed his nomination due to his past controversial statements on women in combat.
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48% Bias Score
Hegseth Confirmed as Pentagon Chief Despite Sexual Assault Settlement
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, paid $50,000 to settle a 2017 sexual assault claim in Monterey, California, and was confirmed by the Senate despite bipartisan opposition and multiple other allegations of misconduct.
Hegseth Confirmed as Pentagon Chief Despite Sexual Assault Settlement
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, paid $50,000 to settle a 2017 sexual assault claim in Monterey, California, and was confirmed by the Senate despite bipartisan opposition and multiple other allegations of misconduct.
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56% Bias Score
Hegseth Confirmed as US Defense Secretary Despite Controversies
The US Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense on January 24th, despite controversies including a sexual assault allegation, lack of experience, and accusations of excessive alcohol consumption; Vice President J.D. Vance cast the tie-breaking vote.
Hegseth Confirmed as US Defense Secretary Despite Controversies
The US Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense on January 24th, despite controversies including a sexual assault allegation, lack of experience, and accusations of excessive alcohol consumption; Vice President J.D. Vance cast the tie-breaking vote.
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60% Bias Score
Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary in Controversial 50-50 Senate Vote
Pete Hegseth, Trump's controversial nominee, was confirmed as Secretary of Defense by a 50-50 Senate vote requiring a tie-breaking vote from the Vice President, despite accusations of sexual assault and opposition from three Republicans and 47 Democrats over concerns regarding his qualifications and...
Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary in Controversial 50-50 Senate Vote
Pete Hegseth, Trump's controversial nominee, was confirmed as Secretary of Defense by a 50-50 Senate vote requiring a tie-breaking vote from the Vice President, despite accusations of sexual assault and opposition from three Republicans and 47 Democrats over concerns regarding his qualifications and...
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60% Bias Score
Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary Despite Controversy
Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News co-host, was narrowly confirmed as the new US Defense Secretary on Friday by the Senate, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote amidst multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and questionable financial dealings, prompting diverse reactions across...
Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary Despite Controversy
Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News co-host, was narrowly confirmed as the new US Defense Secretary on Friday by the Senate, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote amidst multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and questionable financial dealings, prompting diverse reactions across...
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64% Bias Score
US Military Deployed to Border Amidst Shift in Priorities
President Trump has deployed 1,500 active-duty troops and military aircraft to the US-Mexico border to enhance border security, despite a recent decline in illegal crossings; this prioritization reflects a key campaign promise and contrasts with the new Secretary of Defense's stated focus on "warfig...
US Military Deployed to Border Amidst Shift in Priorities
President Trump has deployed 1,500 active-duty troops and military aircraft to the US-Mexico border to enhance border security, despite a recent decline in illegal crossings; this prioritization reflects a key campaign promise and contrasts with the new Secretary of Defense's stated focus on "warfig...
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40% Bias Score
Hegseth's Defense Nomination Advances Despite Senatorial Opposition
Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense cleared a key Senate hurdle with 51 Republican votes, despite opposition from Senators Murkowski and Collins who raised concerns about his past behavior and qualifications; a final confirmation vote is anticipated soon.
Hegseth's Defense Nomination Advances Despite Senatorial Opposition
Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense cleared a key Senate hurdle with 51 Republican votes, despite opposition from Senators Murkowski and Collins who raised concerns about his past behavior and qualifications; a final confirmation vote is anticipated soon.
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48% Bias Score
Collins and Murkowski Oppose Hegseth's Defense Nomination
Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, both Republicans, announced their opposition to Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense due to concerns about his experience, character, and past behavior, jeopardizing his confirmation given the narrow Republican majority in the Senate.
Collins and Murkowski Oppose Hegseth's Defense Nomination
Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, both Republicans, announced their opposition to Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense due to concerns about his experience, character, and past behavior, jeopardizing his confirmation given the narrow Republican majority in the Senate.
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48% Bias Score