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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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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