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Senate Chairman Defends Defense Pick Amid Controversy

Republican Senator backs Pete Hegseth for defense secretary despite allegations. Hegseth denies claims. Ongoing confirmation process.

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Republican Sen. Banks Urges Swift Confirmation For Defense Nominee

Republican Senator criticizes Democrats for delaying confirmation hearings, raising concerns over national security implications.

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Pete Hegseth's Confirmation Still In Doubt As Senate Panel Seeks Additional Information On Damning Allegations

The inquiries, conducted in early December, follow allegations of sexual assault and financial mismanagement, allegations Hegseth denies.

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House voting on $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors

National defense would see a 1% increase in spending this fiscal year under a Pentagon policy bill that provides for a double-digit pay raise for about half of the enlisted service members in the military

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Hegseth soldiers on with meeting GOP senators - Roll Call

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's choice to lead the Pentagon, met with Republican senators as questions linger about his personal history.

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Pete Hegseth tells senator he won’t drink as he accuses critics of being ‘jealous’

Former Fox host’s defense secretary nomination in trouble amid reports of excessive drinking and sexual assault

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Defense Secretary Pick Vows Not To Drink On Duty

Pete Hegseth's commitment to abstain from drinking as Defense Secretary reflects his dedication and focus on fulfilling his duties effectively.

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Pete Hegseth Meets With Senators Amid Defense Secretary Nomination

Pete Hegseth, nominee for Secretary of Defense, actively seeks support amidst allegations, remains determined in his pursuit of the role.

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Pete Hegseth To Meet With Key Senators Tomorrow

Pete Hegseth to meet with key senators for defense secretary nomination discussions.

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Defense head pick Pete Hegseth now dogged by questions over alcohol use

Questions have also been raised over reports the embattled former Fox News host mismanaged two veterans groups

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Sen. Wicker Views Gaetz Withdrawal As Positive Development

Republican Sen. Roger Wicker views Matt Gaetz's withdrawal from attorney general consideration positively amidst ongoing investigations.

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Trump defense pick "hasn't been honest"

A 2017 allegation of sexual assault surfaced a day after the president-elect picked Hegseth for defense secretary

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Sen. Wicker To Review Reports On Pentagon Nominee

Sen. Roger Wicker addresses concerns over Pete Hegseth's nomination amidst sexual assault allegations. FBI background check to be conducted.

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Republicans Criticize Zelenskyy's Visit To Pennsylvania Munitions Plant

House Speaker calls for Ukraine's ambassador dismissal over Zelenskyy's visit to munitions plant, sparking political debate.

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Blinken hints US will lift restrictions on Ukraine using long-range arms in Russia

Decision understood to have already been made in private as secretary of state says in Kyiv that US will continue to adapt policy

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Mississippi man found not guilty of threatening Republican US Sen. Roger Wicker

A jury has cleared a Mississippi man on a charge of threatening to kill Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker during a confrontation with one of Wicker’s relatives

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Congress honors 13 servicemembers killed as US pulled out of Afghanistan - Roll Call

In Capitol ceremony, House and Senate leaders honor 13 troops killed as the U.S. was withdrawing from Afghanistan in 2021.

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Supreme Court blocks enforcement of EPA's 'good neighbor' rule on downwind pollution

The Environmental Protection Agency won't be able to enforce a key rule limiting air pollution in nearly a dozen states while separate legal challenges proceed around the country

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Senate Divided On Automatic Draft Registration For Men

Debate among lawmakers on proposed changes to the Selective Service System and draft registration.

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Mississippi officials oppose plan to house migrant children at old Harrah's Tunica hotels

Local officials won't support a proposal to house unaccompanied migrant children at two former casino hotels in northwest Mississippi

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GOPs In Disagreement Over Defense Spending: To Increase Or Not?

GOP legislators have their own battles when it comes to increasing defense spending.

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Senator Calls For Generational Investment In Defense Spending

Senator Roger Wicker advocates for a billion boost in defense spending to counter adversarial threats and enhance national security.

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Sen. Wicker Reaffirms US Commitment To Israel Amid Iran Tensions

Sen. Roger Wicker reaffirms US commitment to Israel amid rising tensions with Iran, emphasizing unity and strength.

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Mississippi’s Ezell, Wicker win Republican primaries easily - Roll Call

Sen. Roger Wicker and Rep. Mike Ezell won Republican primaries in Mississippi after challengers questioned their conservative bona fides.

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Ezell, Wicker facing challengers in Mississippi primary - Roll Call

Rep. Mike Ezell and Sen. Roger Wicker, both Republicans, face challenges in an otherwise sleepy Mississippi primary on Tuesday.

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