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Pete Hegseth's Controversial Confirmation Hearing Intensifies Amidst Serious Allegations

During his confirmation hearing, Pete Hegseth faced allegations of misconduct, intense scrutiny over his past comments, and garnered both support and opposition from Senate members.

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

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Pete Hegseth Wants to Wage War—Against the Left

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Grilling Hegseth: Democrats Expose Their Spiteful Hypocrisy

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Two GOP senators optimistic about Hegseth's chances of being confirmed as SecDef: 'Without question'

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Republican Senator Gives Kaitlan Collins Bizarre Defense of Hegseth: If ‘You’re Still Able To Drink on the Job… Don’t Tell Me That Pete Can’t’

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Ernst will vote for Hegseth, handing Trump big win

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Sen. Joni Ernst, once skeptical, says she will vote for Pete Hegseth for defense secretary

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"You will have to change": Hegseth grilled about claims on gender in the military

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Politics: Hegseth on Defense

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WATCH: Lawmakers question Hegseth on his views about women in the military

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CNN analyst praises Pete Hegseth for dodging Democratic ‘mudslinging’ at confirmation hearing

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Hegseth questioned on infidelity, women in combat, and alcohol in confirmation

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Trump team uses skip-the-Senate playbook for Pete Hegseth

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Hegseth beats back blows from Democrats in blistering hearing: 5 takeaways

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GOP Sen. Joni Ernst officially backs Pete Hegseth for DOD after initial uncertainty

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Washington Reacts to Hegseth Confirmation Hearing

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GOP confident Hegseth has the votes after tough Senate hearing

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Confident Pete Hegseth says he’s fit to be next defense secretary, brushes off misconduct allegations in first Senate hearing

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Pete Hegseth gets a friendly GOP reception: From the Politics Desk

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Graham: Hegseth’s path to confirmation is assured

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NICOLE KIPRILOV: 5 Key Takeaways From Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing

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Pete Hegseth’s Go-To Dodge in His Confirmation Hearing

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Questioned about past, Hegseth says he is a prodigal

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'Clear vision': Conservatives rally around Hegseth after 'crushing' fiery confirmation hearing

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Pete Hegseth Declines to Answer

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Top takeaways from Pete Hegseth's contentious senate hearing

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Exclusive – Sen. Jim Banks: Pete Hegseth Excelled in Hearing

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Pete Hegseth Shines on Capitol Hill Today

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Five takeaways from Pete Hegseth hearing

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Hegseth survives attacks from Democrats in testy Senate hearing

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About 2 in 10 Americans back Hegseth as Trump’s Defense secretary: Survey

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Democrat roasted for ‘lies’ that Trump’s defense sec nominee Pete Hegseth would lead invasion of Greenland

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5 takeaways from Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing

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Gold Star families devastated by Biden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal endorse Hegseth for SecDef

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WATCH: Hirono asks Hegseth whether he'd follow unlawful orders from Trump

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"The truth would disqualify you": Senate Dems grill Pete Hegseth over allegations and qualifications

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WATCH: Sen. Kaine questions Hegseth about infidelity and assault allegation in hearing

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Five questions Hegseth dodged at his Defense Department confirmation hearing

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Hegseth Emerges From Committee Hearing Unscathed

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WATCH: Sen. Wicker calls Hegseth a 'top-shelf communicator' during confirmation hearing

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

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Hysterical Dem Senator Embarrasses Herself by Screaming at Pete Hegseth About Sending Moms Into Combat

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WATCH: Sen. Sullivan questions Hegseth about 'woke military' at confirmation hearing

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Trump-Fearing Republicans Give Hegseth a Major Pass

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Hearing Room Erupts in Laughter as Pete Hegseth Turns Elizabeth Warren's 'Gotcha' Question Around on Her

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Sen. Ernst Endorses Hegseth to Be Defense Secretary

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Sen. Ernst Endorses Hegseth to Be Defense Secretary

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WATCH: 'You're not qualified,' Duckworth tells Hegseth in confirmation questioning

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Top 5 moments from Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing

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Sen. Graham: Hegseth Will Be Confirmed

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Sen. Graham: Hegseth Will Be Confirmed

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Pocahontas Flummoxed: Hegseth Owns Warren in Failed 'Gotcha' Moment

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GOP senator flips script on Dems for 'hypocritical' grilling of Hegseth: 'So ridiculous'

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Pete Hegseth’s Nomination Exhibits the Senate’s Slow Decline

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Pete Hegseth Sends Democrat Senator Tammy Duckworth into a Screaming Meltdown After Refusing to Fall for Her Gotcha Question (VIDEO) | | by Cullen Linebarger

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Takeaways from Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing

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Hegseth: There Has Been a Military Recruitment 'Surge' Since Trump Elected

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Sen. Rounds to : Hegseth 'On Target' to Be Confirmed

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Onlookers Burst Out Laughing When Pete Hegseth Completely Wrecks Elizabeth "Pocahontas" Warren After Hearing Her Embarrassing Question (VIDEO) | | by Cullen Linebarger

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Senate Democrats Home in on Hegseth’s Past Personal Problems, as GOP Staunchly Defends Trump’s Pentagon Nominee

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Hegseth Demolishes Democrat Hirono for Attack Citing Debunked Anonymous Reports

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Pete Hegseth defends himself from Senate Dems during explosive confirmation hearing

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Laughter Erupts During Senate Hearing As Pete Hegseth Quips About His Military Service In Response To Elizabeth Warren

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Hegseth interrupted by multiple protesters during Senate confirmation hearing

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GOP Hegseth holdout presses Defense secretary nominee on her top 3 issues in military

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What Americans think about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Defense Secretary pick

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Veterans line up to show support for Pete Hegseth

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Pete Hegseth Faces Tough Questions on Women in Military

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12:30 Report — Hegseth grilled in confirmation hearing

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WATCH: Pete Hegseth Humiliates Loathsome Democrat Senator Jack Reed with an Epic Answer When Reed Asks Him What a "Jagoff" Is | | by Cullen Linebarger

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What Americans think about Pete Hegseth, Trump's Defense Secretary pick

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Legal analyst raises question over Pete Hegseth's background check

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Hegseth says he was blocked from working Biden inauguration over tattoo

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FBI report on Hegseth 'insufficient' says top Dem: 'I do not believe you are qualified'

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Hegseth claims "smear campaign" as Dems question his fitness to lead Pentagon

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Top Dem Tries to Give Hegseth Different Hearing Rules Than Lloyd Austin

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What to know from Pete Hegseth's fiery confirmation hearing

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Senator Ernst, a Key Republican Vote, Seems Undecided During Hegseth Questioning

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Fla. Rep. Luna Backs Hegseth for Defense Secretary

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Fla. Rep. Luna Backs Hegseth for Defense Secretary

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Pete Hegseth Comes Out Swinging Against Smear Campaign Pushed by MSM

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MSNBC’s Maddow Laughs Out Loud At Trump Chief’s ‘Astonishing’ Defense Of Hegseth’s Inexperience

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Democrat Mocks Pete Hegseth’s ‘Eleventh Hour Conversion’ on Women in the Military During Testy Exchange

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'11th hour conversion': Senator grills Hegseth over his flip-flop on women in the military

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Republicans Salute Hegseth at Confirmation Hearing

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‘Coordinated Smear Campaign!’ Hegseth Rages at Media in Senate Hearing, Claims They ‘Want to Destroy Me’

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Read defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's opening statement

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Watch live: Trump Defense pick Pete Hegseth faces tough Senate confirmation hearing

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Pete Hegseth faces fiery confirmation hearing for defense secretary

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LIVE UPDATES: Pentagon Nominee Pete Hegseth Appears Before Senate in Crucial Confirmation Hearing

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Trump Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth faces grilling in Senate hearing

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Pete Hegseth Emphasizes Military’s Warfighting Focus at Nomination Hearing

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Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, faces Senate confirmation hearing

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WATCH LIVE: Trump Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth Confirmation Hearing

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Live updates: Top Armed Services Dem says Hegseth lacks ‘character, composure and competence’ to lead Pentagon

The Hill

What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past

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Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing: What to know, how to watch

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Hegseth Unaware of Job Threats Aimed at Pentagon's 'Woke'

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Hegseth Unaware of Job Threats Aimed at Pentagon's 'Woke'

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Rep. Comer to : Dems Will 'Show Off,' Delay Confirmations

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Pete Hegseth faces senators in confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense: Live updates

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Trump’s Pentagon pick to testify amid claims of sexual assault and alcohol use

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Pete Hegseth vows to bring ‘warrior culture’ if confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary pick

Boston Herald

Protesters Disrupt Hegseth Confirmation Hearings

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Protesters Disrupt Hegseth Confirmation Hearings

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Opinion | Pete Hegseth’s only qualification for defense secretary is fealty to Trump

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The specific vision of the military Pete Hegseth is tasked with selling

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Hegseth set to start Trump’s Cabinet confirmation hearings

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Trump: Hegseth Has 'My Complete and Total Support'

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Trump: Hegseth Has 'My Complete and Total Support'

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Read: Full text of Pete Hegseth's opening statement

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Scoop: Hegseth pledges to restore Pentagon "warrior ethos" in opening statement

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Trump's pick for secretary of defense is Pete Hegseth. Here's what to know

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Pete Hegseth's nomination faces its toughest test yet

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Pete Hegseth heads to Capitol Hill for fiery hearing on his record, plans to shake up Pentagon

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‘Must-See TV’: Senate Democrats Plan To Rake Hegseth Over the Coals at Confirmation Hearing

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Defense Secretary-Nominee Hegseth Vows to Be 'Change Agent'

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Defense Secretary-Nominee Hegseth Vows to Be 'Change Agent'

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Defense Secretary-Nominee Hegseth Vows to Be 'Change Agent'

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At his confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth faced serious allegations, including rape, intoxication, and marital infidelities, which he denies. Republican senators, including Markwayne Mullin, defended him amid Democratic critics questioning his fitness due to past comments on women in combat and accusations of financial mismanagement. Despite the contentious environment, two GOP senators believe Hegseth will secure enough votes for confirmation. Hegseth maintains a controversial stance on military issues and intends to prioritize a traditional warrior ethos if confirmed.

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