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Hegseth's Pentagon Nomination Faces GOP Resistance Amid Controversies

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Hegseth's Pentagon Nomination Faces GOP Resistance Amid Controversies
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Senator Joni Ernst has declined to support Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary, citing the need for further investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, alcohol abuse, and mismanagement against him. This development adds to the growing criticism surrounding Hegseth, prompting President Trump to consider alternative candidates for the position.

Topics:top-newspolitics#allegations#defense-secretary-nomination#donald-trump#joni-ernst#pete-hegseth#politics
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  1. GOP Senator Ernst Declines to Support Hegseth, Leaving Embattled Nominee in Limbo  Bloomberg
  2. Trump Transition Live Updates: Hegseth Promises to Stay in the Fight for Defense Secretary  The New York Times
  3. Trump allies work to save Hegseth in key test of president-elect’s relationship with Senate GOP  CNN
  4. Pete Hegseth’s Secret History  The New Yorker
  5. Hegseth’s history with alcohol shadows Pentagon selection  The Washington Post

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