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Hegseth Lobbies Senators Amid Controversies and Strives for Defense Secretary Confirmation

Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny over allegations while seeking support among senators ahead of key Defense Secretary confirmation votes.

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Sen. Collins: No Decision Yet on Vote for Defense Secretary Nominee Hegseth

Epoch Times

Susan Collins 'absolutely' wants to hear from Hegseth accuser

Washington Examiner

Hegseth meets with moderate Sen. Collins as he lobbies for key votes in the Senate

ABC News

Hegseth meets with moderate Sen. Collins as he lobbies for key votes in the Senate

ABC News

Trump's embattled Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth reverses position on women in combat

USA TODAY

Pro-Publica editor explains how 'journalism' works after Hegseth’s West Point 'hit piece' claim

AlterNet

Trump allies drilled down on Joni Ernst in pressure campaign to save Hegseth - Washington Examiner

Washington Examiner

Pete Hegseth Preemptively Crushes Leftist Media Hit Piece Before It's Even Published - He Brought the Receipts

Western Journal

Stop the Smear | | by Guest Contributor

The Gateway Pundit

Pete Hegseth's GOP critics "got the message": Trump allies say they're confident he'll get confirmed

Salon

Tulsi Gabbard and Pete Hegseth on Capitol Hill as Republican senators weigh controversial nominations – live

The Guardian

Mitch McConnell’s secret war on Trump

The Blaze

Live updates: Congress faces crunch time on must-pass bills; Trump Cabinet picks woo senators

The Hill

Republican Senate can prove Democrats wrong by rejecting Trump's ridiculous Cabinet | Opinion

USA TODAY

‘FAKE NEWS’: Pete Hegseth’s Former Colleagues Speak Out Against Corporate Media Smears

Daily Signal

MAGA pressure on senators over Trump Cabinet picks shows early signs of paying off

ABC News

Overview

A summary of the key points of this story verified across multiple sources.

Amid controversies, including allegations of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking, Pete Hegseth is lobbying Senate Republicans to secure enough votes for his confirmation as Defense Secretary. His meetings with moderate senators, such as Susan Collins and Joni Ernst, are crucial as he seeks to reassure them about his candidacy. Hegseth has shifted his stance on women in combat as he navigates differing opinions among senators. With a slim majority, Trump must maintain support in the GOP to avoid losses in the upcoming vote.

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