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Hegseth is quickly sworn in

Hegseth backed by Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy to lead the Pentagon under Trump

"I would point out I've never disparaged women serving in the military," he told Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. "I respect every single female service member that has put on the

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Senate votes to confirm Pete Hegseth as Trump’s new Defense Secretary

The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary of Defense, a win for President Donald Trump's new administration after its 44-year-old nominee fended off allegations of sexual assault,

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Hegseth is quickly sworn in as defense secretary after dramatic Senate vote

In brief remarks, he outlined what he said were his guiding principles: “Restore the warrior ethos in everything that we do, rebuild our military and reestablish deterrence.”

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Accused of Sexual Assault, Drunkenness, and Financial Mismanagement, New Defense Head Is Confirmed

Hegseth, a former Fox News host and military veteran, promised to overhaul the “woke” policies of the department and restore ...

Why Pete Hegseth’s scandal-plagued record didn’t derail his nomination

As the dust settles on the fight over Pete Hegseth's nomination, his confirmation is emblematic of a larger truth about the state of Republican politics.

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Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy makes decision on Trump nominee Hegseth for defense secretary

Republican Louisiana U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy said Friday he will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as President-elect Donald ...

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