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

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Past controversies have hounded Hegseth, including allegations of sexual assault, excessive drinking and derisive views about women in military combat roles.

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  1. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Pete Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators grill Trump's choice for Pentagon chief (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    Questioned by senators during Tuesday's confirmation hearing, Pete Hegseth deflected allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking.

  2. 10TV Columbus

    Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators grill Trump's choice for Pentagon chief (opens 10TV Columbus)

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    Past controversies have hounded Hegseth, including allegations of sexual assault, excessive drinking and derisive views about women in military combat roles.

  3. NBC4 Washington

    Trump Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth faces grilling in first Senate hearing (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    The top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee said the Defense Department needs a "change agent," while the leading Democrat slammed Hegseth as...

  4. NBC News

    Trump Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth to face grilling in Senate hearing (opens NBC News)

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    Culture wars and personal issues are expected to dominate a hearing for Donald Trump’s choice to be the country's next defense secretary, Pete Hegseth.

  5. WHDH Boston

    Pete Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators grill Trump’s choice for Pentagon chief - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, vowed Tuesday to foster a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon and confronted allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking

  6. Los Angeles Times

    Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators grill Trump's Pentagon pick (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald's nominee for Defense secretary, confronts allegations of his misconduct during a testy Senate confirmation hearing.

  7. Courthouse News Service

    Trump Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth goes under Senate knife (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Though he faces questions about his qualifications, the incoming president’s pick to lead the Defense Department told lawmakers that it was time to put someone “with dust on his boots” in charge of the U.S. military.

  8. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Trump Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth to face grilling in first Senate hearing (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    The former Fox News host has been mired in controversies and negative allegations, but Trump's support may be enough for the GOP-led Senate to confirm him.

  9. Forbes

    Pete Hegseth Confirmation: Trump’s Pentagon Pick Faces Senate Grilling Today—Here’s What To Know (opens Forbes)

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    Pete Hegseth: Here’s What To Know About Trump’s Department Of Defense Pick—Amid Senate Grilling

  10. WHDH Boston

    Senators grill Trump’s choice for Pentagon chief, former Fox News host Pete Hegseth - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, vowed Tuesday to foster a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon and confronted allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking

  11. WHDH Boston

    Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators grill Trump’s choice for Pentagon chief - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, vowed Tuesday to foster a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon and confronted allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking

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