Hegseth guts the Pentagon's weapons testing office

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American soldiers drive a Bradley fighting vehicle during a joint exercise with Syrian Democratic Forces at the countryside of Deir Ezzor in northeastern Syria, Dec. 8, 2021.
The Defense Department is gutting the weapons testing office that has independently evaluated systems like the Bradley fighting vehicle for four decades.

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The Pentagon's unusual new online hype man really wants you to know that the troops love Pete Hegseth

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth greets U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen during a visit to the school on April 1, 2025.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth greets U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen during a visit to the school on April 1, 2025.

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Republicans push for swift confirmation of controversial Trump nominees in the wake of the New Orleans attack

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One top Republican senator says that "lives depend" on getting Trump's national security nominees confirmed quickly.

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Trump has shadow picks for Pentagon chief if Pete Hegseth drops out. The former Fox News host says he won't back down.

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A composite image showing Ron DeSantis, Joni Ernst, and Elbridge Colby.
Possible replacements for defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth include Ron DeSantis, Joni Ernst, and Elbridge Colby.

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Skepticism, a ticking clock: What Trump's picks mean for Ukraine

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Donald Trump and Sen. Marco Rubio during a campaign rally at J.S. Dorton Arena in Raleigh, NC, on November 4, 2024.
Donald Trump picked Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State.

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How Trump's Army veteran pick for Pentagon chief, Fox & Friends' Pete Hegseth, sees the world

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Hegseth is against women serving in combat roles, equity and inclusion programs, and has questioned US support for Ukraine.

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