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SecDef Hegseth: United States, Allies Vow to Deter Chinese Aggression in Indo-Pacific

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SecDef Hegseth: United States, Allies Vow to Deter Chinese Aggression in Indo-Pacific

'No More Distraction'—Pulse-Pounding DoD Memorial Day Video Celebrates Military's Return to Greatness

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'No More Distraction'—Pulse-Pounding DoD Memorial Day Video Celebrates Military's Return to Greatness

Hegseth Wants Answers on Biden's Disastrous Afghanistan Withdrawal, Makes Major Announcement

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Hegseth Wants Answers on Biden's Disastrous Afghanistan Withdrawal, Makes Major Announcement

Pentagon Orders Academies to Remove DEI/Anti-Racism From Libraries, Admit Candidates Solely on Merit

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Pentagon Orders Academies to Remove DEI/Anti-Racism From Libraries, Admit Candidates Solely on Merit

Hegseth Touts 'Less Generals More GIs' Policy, Vows Major Cuts in Top Ranks

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Hegseth Touts 'Less Generals More GIs' Policy, Vows Major Cuts in Top Ranks

Hegseth's First 100 Days: How DOD Turned Around One of Biden's Worst and Most Dangerous Problems

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Hegseth's First 100 Days: How DOD Turned Around One of Biden's Worst and Most Dangerous Problems

SecDef Pete Hegseth Puts Iran on Notice: 'We Know Exactly What You Are Doing.'

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SecDef Pete Hegseth Puts Iran on Notice: 'We Know Exactly What You Are Doing.'

Hegseth Has a Big Fat Problem With the National Guard and Reserves

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Hegseth Has a Big Fat Problem With the National Guard and Reserves

NPR Keeps Going Over Cliff on Hegseth Story As Other Media Pours Even More Cold Water Over It

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NPR Keeps Going Over Cliff on Hegseth Story As Other Media Pours Even More Cold Water Over It

Hegseth Smacks Down NY Times for 'Signal Chat' Story, 'Same Media That Peddled the Russia Hoax'

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Hegseth Smacks Down NY Times for 'Signal Chat' Story, 'Same Media That Peddled the Russia Hoax'

Trump Support of Hegseth Shows the Right Has Changed

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Trump Support of Hegseth Shows the Right Has Changed

Hakeem Jeffries Tries to Embarrass Hegseth With Lame NSFW 'DEI' Joke—SecDef Flattens Him With Receipts

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Hakeem Jeffries Tries to Embarrass Hegseth With Lame NSFW 'DEI' Joke—SecDef Flattens Him With Receipts

'What Peace Through Strength Looks Like'—Hegseth Visits Panama Canal, Vows to End China's Influence

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'What Peace Through Strength Looks Like'—Hegseth Visits Panama Canal, Vows to End China's Influence

Hegseth Fires Back After Atlantic Releases Full Signal Chat

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Hegseth Fires Back After Atlantic Releases Full Signal Chat

'Peace Through Strength Is Back'—SecDef Hegseth Vows 'Unrelenting' Campaign Against Houthis

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'Peace Through Strength Is Back'—SecDef Hegseth Vows 'Unrelenting' Campaign Against Houthis

STRAC Is Back: SecDef Pete Hegseth Orders Review of Military Appearance, Fitness Standards

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STRAC Is Back: SecDef Pete Hegseth Orders Review of Military Appearance, Fitness Standards

Hegseth: There's No Purge List, but Officers Who Don't Follow Trump's Orders 'Will Find the Door'

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Hegseth: There's No Purge List, but Officers Who Don't Follow Trump's Orders 'Will Find the Door'

It's On: SecDef Pete Hegseth Taps Investigators for Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal

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It's On: SecDef Pete Hegseth Taps Investigators for Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal

SecDef Hegseth at NATO: Ukraine's Return to Pre-2014 Borders 'Unrealistic'

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SecDef Hegseth at NATO: Ukraine's Return to Pre-2014 Borders 'Unrealistic'

Accountability at the Pentagon: SecDef Hegseth Commits to Passing Clean Audit in Four Years

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Accountability at the Pentagon: SecDef Hegseth Commits to Passing Clean Audit in Four Years

President Trump, SecDef Pete Hegseth See Military Recruitment Go Through the Roof on Their Watch

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President Trump, SecDef Pete Hegseth See Military Recruitment Go Through the Roof on Their Watch

WINNING: SecDef Pete Hegseth Tells Reporters, 'All Options Are Open. We Will Secure the Border.'

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WINNING: SecDef Pete Hegseth Tells Reporters, 'All Options Are Open. We Will Secure the Border.'

Opinion: Warfighter Pete Hegseth Outlines His Priorities As He Takes Over As Defense Secretary

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Opinion: Warfighter Pete Hegseth Outlines His Priorities As He Takes Over As Defense Secretary

Woman Who Accused Pete Hegseth of Domestic Abuse Makes Eyebrow-Raising Claim She Was 'Promised' Something

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Woman Who Accused Pete Hegseth of Domestic Abuse Makes Eyebrow-Raising Claim She Was 'Promised' Something

With Surprise Hegseth Vote, Mitch McConnell Nukes Already Tainted Legacy on His Journey to Irrelevancy

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With Surprise Hegseth Vote, Mitch McConnell Nukes Already Tainted Legacy on His Journey to Irrelevancy

HOT TAKES: After Hegseth Confirmation, Dems Rumored to Be in Tears and Demanding Struggle Sessions

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HOT TAKES: After Hegseth Confirmation, Dems Rumored to Be in Tears and Demanding Struggle Sessions

Is Tillis Waffling? NC Senator Sends Mixed Signals on Hegseth Vote

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Is Tillis Waffling? NC Senator Sends Mixed Signals on Hegseth Vote

NEW: Press Outlets Accuse Pete Hegseth of Domestic Abuse, but His Ex-Wife Nukes Them

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NEW: Press Outlets Accuse Pete Hegseth of Domestic Abuse, but His Ex-Wife Nukes Them

What Happens If We Don't Have a SecDef When Trump Takes Office on Monday?

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What Happens If We Don't Have a SecDef When Trump Takes Office on Monday?

Sheehy, Hegseth Impress With Hilarious Exchange at Hearing, Also Shows Pete Has Most Important Quality

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Sheehy, Hegseth Impress With Hilarious Exchange at Hearing, Also Shows Pete Has Most Important Quality

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