Coverage dated January 13, 2025

Pete Hegseth vows to bring ‘warrior culture’ if confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary pick

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President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, calls himself a “change agent” heading into a potentially explosive confirmation hearing Tuesday as senators question whether the former combat veteran and TV news show host is fit to lead the U.S. military.

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WTOP Washington DC
Pete Hegseth vows to bring ‘warrior culture’ if confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary pick (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Jan 13, 2025
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, calls himself a “change agent” heading into a potentially explosive confirmation hearing Tuesday as senators question whether the former combat veteran and TV news show host is fit to lead the U.S. military.
Portland Press Herald
Defense pick Pete Hegseth calls himself ‘change agent’ as Senate hearing opens (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Jan 13, 2025
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The confirmation hearing is the start of a weeklong marathon as senators begin scrutinizing Trump’s choices for more than a dozen top administrative positions.
FOX 61 Hartford
Pete Hegseth calls himself 'change agent' as Senate hearing opens for Trump's defense secretary pick (opens FOX 61 Hartford)
Published Jan 13, 2025
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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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