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Trump Doubles Down on Support For Controversial Defense Nominee Hegseth, Claims Confidants Told Him He 'Does Not Have a Drinking Problem'

Trump reaffirmed his support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for secretary of defense, amid allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct.

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Iowa GOP Senator Supports Pete Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination

Republican Senator Joni Ernst supports Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary despite controversy. President-elect Trump reaffirms his backing.

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Trump aides suggest Iowa Senator may try to sink Hegseth nomination so she can get the job: report

Joni Ernst, a combat veteran and sexual assault survivor, appears hesitant to back Hegseth amid string of controveries surrounding his nomination as secretary of defense

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Vice President-Elect JD Vance Supports Secretary Of Defense Pick

Vice President-elect JD Vance supports Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, facing uncertainties and reservations in the confirmation process.

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Elon Musk is planning a rude awakening for 94% of federal workers by monitoring their every move

Trump’s co-heads of the new Department of Government Efficiency—Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy—are targeting remote work.

Fortune

Musk and Ramaswamy tout ‘Doge’ plan on Capitol Hill – how will it work?

Mike Johnson praised the two ‘innovators’, but their efficiency agency faces political and practical hurdles

The Guardian - US

Trump publicly backs embattled DOD pick - Roll Call

In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump voiced support for Pete Hegseth, his pick to lead the Pentagon, who met with GOP senators this week.

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Trump aides say Pete Hegseth still has a chance to be confirmed as defense head

Hegseth’s nomination team reportedly says that they haven’t yet hit three ‘no’ votes despite slew of allegations

The Guardian - US

GOP Senators Express Concerns Over Defense Secretary Nominee

Republican Senator Joni Ernst and other senators express varying levels of support and concern over allegations against Pete Hegseth for defense secretary ...

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Hegseth faces senators' concerns not only about his behavior but also his views on women in combat

Pete Hegseth has spent the week on Capitol Hill trying to reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Defense in the wake of high-profile allegations about excessive drinking and sexual assault

The Independent UK

DOGE day afternoon on Capitol Hill - Roll Call

The co-chairs of the unofficial Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, made the rounds on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

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Hegseth soldiers on with meeting GOP senators - Roll Call

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's choice to lead the Pentagon, met with Republican senators as questions linger about his personal history.

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GOP Senator Joni Ernst Withholds Support For Defense Secretary Nominee

Republican Senator Joni Ernst stresses thorough vetting for Pete Hegseth's defense secretary nomination.

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Pete Hegseth Speaks To Trump Amid New Allegations

Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary nominee, addresses drinking allegations and expresses commitment to the role amidst discussions with President-elec...

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Trump rally shooting hearing descends into screaming match between Secret Service chief and Republican congressman – as it happened

Acting director of the US Secret Service, Ronald Rowe, and House Republican Pat Fallon shout at each other during congressional hearing

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Sen. Joni Ernst Proposes Government Efficiency Measures

Senator Joni Ernst leads a proposal to reduce government telework, sell office space, and relocate federal employees to cut waste.

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth tells senator he won’t drink as he accuses critics of being ‘jealous’

Former Fox host’s defense secretary nomination in trouble amid reports of excessive drinking and sexual assault

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GOP Sen. Joni Ernst Meets With Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth and GOP Sen. Joni Ernst had a productive discussion, but details remain undisclosed.

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Hegseth tries to rally support as allegations swirl - Roll Call

Pete Hegseth, Trump's selection to be secretary of Defense, met with Republican senators to shore up support for his potential nomination.

Latin Times

Trump Considering Ron DeSantis To Replace Defense Secretary Nominee Hegseth As List Of Controversies Keeps Growing

Discussions reportedly remain in the early stages. Other potential candidates include former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby and Iowa Senator Joni Ernst.

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Pete Hegseth To Meet With Key Senators Tomorrow

Pete Hegseth to meet with key senators for defense secretary nomination discussions.

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Potential Replacement Candidates Considered For Secretary Of Defense

Learn about potential alternative candidates for Secretary of Defense amid concerns over Pete Hegseth's confirmation, including Sen. Joni Ernst, Gov. Ron D...

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GOP Senators Question Pete Hegseth's Fitness For Defense Department Role

GOP senators question Pete Hegseth's nomination for Defense Department leadership over misconduct allegations and controversial statements.

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Sen. Joni Ernst To Discuss Allegations With Defense Secretary Nominee

Senator Joni Ernst plans to discuss concerns about defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's alleged behavior in a forthcoming meeting.

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Why does America still use the penny? Senator asks Elon Musk to do something about it

Countries like Canada and Australia stopped producing one-cent coins more than a decade ago. Sweden was a first mover in 1972.

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