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Sen. Joni Ernst Supports Trump's Defense Secretary Pick Pete Hegseth

As a rape survivor and advocate for tackling sexual assault in the military, Ernst's support for Hegseth had seemed uncertain due to allegations of sexual assault against him.

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FBI did not interview Hegseth accuser

“There are significant gaps and inadequacies in the report," said one senator briefed on its contents

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Sen. Reed Questions Hegseth's Qualifications For Secretary Of Defense Role

Sen. Reed raises concerns about Pete Hegseth's qualifications for secretary of defense, highlighting the importance of selecting a capable candidate.

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Ranking Democrat Lays Out 'Alarming' Issues With Pete Hegseth's Nomination in Scathing Opening Speech: 'I Do Not Believe You Are Qualified'

Democratic Sen. Jack Reed unleashed a scathing attack on Donald Trump's Defense Secretary nominee at the start of his confirmation hearing.

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Senators warn that Pete Hegseth’s hearings will echo Brett Kavanaugh’s with fervor from both sides

Texas Republican Senator tells secretary of defense nominee confirmation hearings will be ‘miserable experience’

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House sends compromise NDAA to Senate - Roll Call

The House passed the annual defense policy bill despite move than half of the chamber's Democrats voting in opposition.

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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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Pentagon’s priority on AI spending could shield it from cuts - Roll Call

Planned investments in artificial intelligence may be safeguarded from concerns that could cut into other Department of Defense accounts.

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House Republicans divided on path forward for Ukraine aid - Roll Call

Lawmakers have started to brainstorm options as Speaker Mike Johnson appears unlikely to bring up the Senate-passed bill.

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As lawmakers digest supplemental, a way forward remains unclear - Roll Call

The lack of a House speaker is just one factor in an uncertain legislative path for President Biden's $106 billion emergency funding request.

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DOD’s top levels feel effects of Tuberville blanket holds - Roll Call

The Marines do not have a Senate-confirmed commandant for the first time in more than a century because of Tuberville's nomination blockade.

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Senators eye Ukraine aid bills as avenue to increase DOD budget - Roll Call

Senators are weighing using bills that provide funds for aid to Ukraine as a vehicle to increase the Pentagon's budget.

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Pentagon comes out against law requiring military wish lists - Roll Call

The Defense Department says it backs ending “unfunded priorities lists” — annual requests for spending above the president's budget requests.

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