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Every one of Hegseth’s predecessors emphasized unity and a diverse military as key to national progress and defense.

Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted against President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth.

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth late Friday, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon.

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as defense secretary by the narrowest of margins, elevating an Army National Guard veteran ...

WASHINGTON—Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has suspended the security detail for former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ...

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday removed the security detail and security clearance for former United States ...

FILE - Pete Hegseth ... adjourned, Hegseth would not say whether Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown would be exempt from the “warrior boards” he seeks to institute to review ...

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