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Hegseth was pressed over allegations of personal misconduct and his views on women in the military during at test Senate hearing.
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January 14, 2025

Hegseth grilled about sexual assault, drinking at testy hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Defense Department, admitted to personal failings during a testy confirmation hearing where Democrats pressed the former Fox News host over allegations of personal misconduct and his views on women in the military.

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