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Hegseth confronted at hearing with Trump law endorsing women in military

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Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Defense secretary, faced criticism for his past comments about women in combat.

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  1. The Republic

    Hegseth's views on women in combat, infidelity and more — in his own words (opens The Republic)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth will try to convince members of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday that he should be the next secretary of defense, following weeks of meetings with lawmakers who peppered him with questions about his character and views on a range of military issues.

  2. The New Republic

    Hegseth Torched Over Made-Up Views on Women in Military (opens The New Republic)

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    Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, was dragged by Democrats for his misogynist lies about women in the military.

  3. Time

    Pete Hegseth Faces Tough Questions on Women in Military (opens Time)

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    Senators of both parties hammered Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Defense nominee, over his past comments about women serving in the military.

  4. Newsweek

    Hegseth confronted at hearing with Trump law endorsing women in military (opens Newsweek)

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    Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Defense secretary, faced criticism for his past comments about women in combat.

  5. Christian Science Monitor

    These women fought sexual assault in the military. They’re wary of Pete Hegseth. (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    Defense nominee Pete Hegseth faces questions about how he’d treat female soldiers, at a time when the armed forces are struggling with recruitment and wit…

  6. The Hill

    Hegseth tells Ernst he would support women in combat roles if confirmed (opens The Hill)

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    Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's Defense secretary nominee, pledged Tuesday to support women in combat roles, as long as "standards remain high."

  7. Washington Examiner

    Pete Hegseth clarifies stance on women in the military (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Hegseth pushed back on allegations that he disparaged women serving in the military under tough questioning during his Senate confirmation hearing.