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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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Hegseth's Contentious Senate Hearing: Defense Nomination in Jeopardy

Peter Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, underwent a contentious Senate hearing, facing scrutiny over past accusations of misconduct and his views on military diversity, with confirmation uncertain.

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Hegseth's Confirmation Hearing: Sexual Misconduct and Military Views Under Scrutiny

Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, faces a Senate confirmation hearing amidst allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking, along with controversial views on women in combat and diversity in the military, raising concerns among Democrats despite Republican support.

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Veterans to March in Support of Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination

Two former Navy SEALs are organizing a march of hundreds of veterans in Washington D.C. next week to support Pete Hegseth's confirmation as defense secretary, citing dissatisfaction with current Pentagon leadership and a lack of accountability for the Afghanistan withdrawal.

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Ernst Raises Concerns About Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination

Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican and combat veteran, voiced concerns about Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense due to past comments on women in combat and a sexual assault allegation, demanding a thorough vetting process before deciding whether to support his confirmation. Hegseth fac...

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Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Faces Scrutiny Amidst Divided Republican Support

President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces allegations of misconduct and is undergoing an FBI background check amid divided support within the Republican party, with Senator Joni Ernst expressing concerns and Ron DeSantis emerging as a potential alternative.

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Hegseth's Nomination Under Scrutiny Amidst Spousal Abuse Allegations

Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law submitted a sworn affidavit alleging spousal abuse and alcohol abuse, prompting a denial from Hegseth's attorney and raising concerns regarding his nomination as Secretary of Defense.

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Hegseth's Contentious Defense Secretary Nomination Hearing

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces a Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday amid controversies surrounding his past statements on military policy and allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking.

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Hegseth's Controversial Defense Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for US secretary of defense, faces a Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday amidst allegations of sexual assault, excessive alcohol use, and financial mismanagement; his confirmation is uncertain due to concerns raised by several Republican senators.

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Democratic Senators Oppose Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination

Democratic senators are urging President-elect Trump to withdraw Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense due to allegations of sexual assault and harassment, and his past comments against women in combat, despite Hegseth denying wrongdoing and the lack of charges filed in the 2017 sexual a...

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Trump Backs Hegseth for Defense Secretary Amidst Controversy

President-elect Trump strongly supports Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense, despite allegations of misconduct and concerns from some senators; Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is a potential alternative.

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Hegseth's Pentagon Nomination Faces Senate Resistance Amidst Allegations

President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense is facing resistance in the Senate due to allegations of excessive drinking, sexual assault, and controversial views on women in combat; the Heritage Foundation is spending $1 million to support his nomination, while ...

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