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  2. NBC4 Washington
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    As Hegseth takes charge, here’s what changes could be in store – …

    3 days ago · When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth starts his first official day on Monday morning, he will face a daunting array of issues to tackle — from global conflicts and border …

  3. Military.com
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    As Hegseth Takes Charge at the Pentagon, Here's What Changes …

    2 days ago · Pete Hegseth speaks after being sworn in as Secretary of Defense by Vice President JD Vance in the Indian Treaty Room of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White …

  4. Newsweek
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    JD Vance Secures Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary with Tie …

    4 days ago · Pete Hegseth eked out a victory Friday night when Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote to deliver him enough votes in the Senate to become ... Israel Says 8 …

  5. GV Wire
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    Key Takeaways from Pete Hegseth's Fiery Confirmation Hearing

    Jan 16, 2025 · WASHINGTON – Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, publicly faced senators for the first time after weeks of questions from Democrats — …

  6. Yahoo
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    As Hegseth takes charge at the Pentagon, here's what changes

    2 days ago · Vice President JD Vance, from left, swears in Pete Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense as his wife Jennifer Rauchet holds the Bible and Hegseth's son watches in the Indian …

  7. The Jerusalem Post
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    Pete Hegseth blames Oct. 7 on US withdrawal from Afghanistan

    Jan 15, 2025 · Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, said in his Senate confirmation hearing that the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel were the …

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    What issues will Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth face?
    (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.) WASHINGTON (AP) — When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth starts his first official day on Monday morning, he will face a daunting array of issues to tackle — from global conflicts and border security to administrative tasks.

    As Hegseth takes charge at the Pentagon, here's what changes could b…

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    Who is Pete Hegseth?
    Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's then choice to be Defense secretary, appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. Alex Brandon/AP Sonam Sheth is an Evening Politics Editor at Newsweek who is based in New York.

    JD Vance Secures Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary with Tie-Breaking …

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    Did Pete Hegseth win a tie-breaking vote?
    Pete Hegseth eked out a victory Friday night when Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote to deliver him enough votes in the Senate to become the next secretary of defense. This is only the second time in modern history that the vice president has had to break a tie vote for a Cabinet pick.

    JD Vance Secures Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary with Tie-Breaking …

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    Does Pete Hegseth have a path to confirmation?
    “With today’s performance, I believe Pete Hegseth’s path to confirmation has been assured,” he declared. The South Carolina senator argued that Hegseth did “a very good job answering difficult questions” at the hearing while also laying out a vision to reform the Pentagon.

    Graham: Hegseth’s path to confirmation is assured - The Hill

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    What issues will Hegseth face?
    Here are some key issues that Hegseth, who was confirmed in a tiebreaking vote Friday by Vice President JD Vance, will face right away: Border deployments

    As Hegseth takes charge at the Pentagon, here's what changes could b…

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    Will Pete Hegseth shake up the Pentagon's bureaucracy?
    Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona said ahead of the vote: "Pete Hegseth isn't going to shake up the Pentagon's bureaucracy – it's going to crush him. Because it's not just his lack of experience. The little experience he does have is riddled with serious issues of mismanagement."

    JD Vance Secures Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary with Tie-Breaking …

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  9. The Hill
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    Pete Hegseth clears fiery Senate confirmation hearing - The Hill

    Jan 15, 2025 · Pete Hegseth, a self-described former Fox News “disruptor” and President-elect Trump ’s choice to be Defense secretary, blasted through a cloud of controversies Tuesday on …

  10. The Intercept
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    Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio Get a Pass on Suffering in Gaza

    Jan 17, 2025 · The day after Hegseth’s hearing, Rubio faced questioning in the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations as the details of the Gaza ceasefire were coming into focus. …

  11. The Hill
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    Graham: Hegseth’s path to confirmation is assured - The Hill

    Jan 14, 2025 · Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who last month called allegations of sexual assault and other misconduct against Pete Hegseth “very disturbing,” on Tuesday said that President …

  12. The Jerusalem Post
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    'We don't want to fight wars': Pete Hegseth sworn in as US …

    4 days ago · Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth speaks with the media as he departs a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., November 21, 2024. ... How phase one of …