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Hegseth’s pick faces competition in search for new Army secretary

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Sean Parnell, the Pentagon spokesman and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s top choice for the next Army secretary, is among at least four candidates being considered for the role, sources familiar with the process told The Hill this week.

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  1. Semafor

    Parnell emerging as top contender for Army secretary (opens Semafor)

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    The Pentagon’s current chief spokesman is an ally of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, though GOP Rep. Brian Mast is also getting a look.

  2. Fox News

    Trump’s Army secretary hunt takes shape as insiders float potential picks (opens Fox News)

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    Sean Parnell and Brian Mast are among names floated to replace Dan Driscoll as Secretary of the Army after his reported clashes with Pete Hegseth.

  3. CBS News

    Hegseth favors Sean Parnell for Army secretary, sources say (opens CBS News)

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    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told people close to him that Sean Parnell would be his top choice for secretary of the Army, several senior officials told CBS News.

  4. CBS News

    Sean Parnell emerges as Hegseth's top Army secretary pick, sources say (opens CBS News)

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    Sources say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth favors Sean Parnell for Secretary of the Army, but it's unclear who President Trump wants. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.

  5. News Nation Now

    Hegseth’s pick faces competition in search for new Army secretary (opens News Nation Now)

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    Sean Parnell, the Pentagon spokesman and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s top choice for the next Army secretary, is among at least four candidates being considered for the role, sources familiar with the process told The Hill this week.

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