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Pete Hegseth's Pentagon Bid Faces GOP Setback Amidst New Allegations

Pete Hegseth's Pentagon Bid Faces GOP Setback Amidst New Allegations
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  • Hegseth's nomination for Defense Secretary faces GOP pushback over misconduct allegations.
  • A Senate vote narrowly advanced Hegseth's nomination, with a 51-49 margin.
  • Allegations of drinking and a 2017 settlement cast a shadow on Hegseth.
  • Vice President may break a Senate tie, highlighting division over Hegseth.
  • Senator Murkowski opposes Hegseth, citing lack of judgment and behavior issues.
  • Hegseth's readiness for Defense role is questioned due to his Fox News background.
  • Danielle Diettrich Hegseth's testimony adds to concerns about Pete Hegseth.
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