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Pete Hegseth, Trump and Pentagon

Why Pete Hegseth is a perfect fit to be Trump’s Pentagon chief

Pete Hegseth could hardly be more suited to be Donald Trump’s secretary of Defense — even though he’d surely be deemed unqualified by any conventional president.

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Republican senator previously seen as a roadblock to Pete Hegseth's nomination says she'll back him to lead the Pentagon

Sen. Joni Ernst’s support is a huge boost to Hegseth’s prospects, all but assuring his confirmation as defense secretary barring twists in the GOP-led Senate.

Breaking Defense · 2h

What Pete Hegseth’s hearing tells us about Trump’s plans for the Pentagon

While the hearing didn't dive into foreign policy, Hegseth offered a peek into weapon programs that may get more attention.

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Hegseth fights back against ‘smear campaign’ as Democrats charge he is unqualified to lead Pentagon

Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee to lead the Defense Department, promised to be a change agent and keep politics out of the ...

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Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators grill Trump’s choice for Pentagon chief

Pete Hegseth vows to bring “warrior culture’” to the military if confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump’s defense ...

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Sen. Joni Ernst officially backs Pete Hegseth for top Pentagon post: ‘Americans deserve a strong Secretary of Defense’

Ernst, an Army veteran and rape survivor, had previously expressed concerns over Hegseth’s past comments about women in ...

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Trump's defence chief pick questioned over alcohol use and his views on women in military

In a combative hearing, no Republicans came out against Pete Hegseth as he made his case to overhaul the Pentagon.

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