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Hegseth facing scrutiny from both parties after midterms

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed war plans in a chat on a commercial app that accidentally included a journalist, faced claims of war crimes in the Caribbean and frustrations over his purge of top generals, and survived it all.

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  1. The Boston Globe

    Hegseth faces scrutiny from both parties in aftermath of midterms (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Though Trump has stood by his defense secretary thus far, some allies caution that the situation could change, as complaints from Republican lawmakers continue to rise.

  2. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Hegseth facing scrutiny from both parties after midterms (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed war plans in a chat on a commercial app that accidentally included a journalist, faced claims of war crimes in the Caribbean and frustrations over his purge of top generals, and survived it all.

  3. West Hawaii Today

    Hegseth faces scrutiny from both parties after midterms (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed war plans in a chat on a commercial app that accidentally included a journalist, faced allegations of war crimes in the Caribbean and frustrations over his purge of top generals, and survived it all.

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