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Senate Armed Services Committee To Hold Confirmation Hearing For Defense Secretary Pick

Senate Armed Services Committee to hold confirmation hearing for defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth amid concerns over sexual assault allegations.

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There was a poison pill for trans Americans in the defense bill. It’ll happen again

ANALYSIS: This is a preview of how Republicans will approach such issues in the future, writes Eric Garcia

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth To Meet With Key Senators Tomorrow

Pete Hegseth to meet with key senators for defense secretary nomination discussions.

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Sen. Joni Ernst To Discuss Allegations With Defense Secretary Nominee

Senator Joni Ernst plans to discuss concerns about defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's alleged behavior in a forthcoming meeting.

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Some GOP senators hope more of Trump’s cabinet picks follow Gaetz’s lead amid sexual misconduct allegations

Following Gaetz’s withdrawal, some GOP lawmakers are turning their attention to Trump’s problematic cabinet picks of Pete Hegseth, Robert F Kennedy Jr and Linda McMahon

The Independent UK

Sen. Wicker To Review Reports On Pentagon Nominee

Sen. Roger Wicker addresses concerns over Pete Hegseth's nomination amidst sexual assault allegations. FBI background check to be conducted.

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Senators divided on Hegseth nomination for Defense secretary - Roll Call

Senators expressed both support and skepticism for the nomination of veteran and Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as Defense secretary

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Chinese and Russian jets fly near Alaska, perturbing senators - Roll Call

Russian and Chinese fighter jets intercepted roughly 200 miles off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday were "not seen as a threat," NORAD said.

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Manchin walks back bizarre comment on vote for gender-affirming care restrictions in defense bill

Manchin told The Independent, ‘Maybe I made a mistake’ when asked directly about the vote that on two amendments that would restrict gender-affirming care for US servicemembers and their families. Hours later, his office said he stands by the vote

The Independent UK

Senate Divided On Automatic Draft Registration For Men

Debate among lawmakers on proposed changes to the Selective Service System and draft registration.

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Secrecy surrounding the defense secretary's hospitalization has put the White House on the defensive

President Joe Biden’s administration pledged from day one to restore truth and transparency to the federal government

The Independent UK

Lawmakers pressed to improve solutions for military hunger - Roll Call

Advocates want Congress to tweak the basic needs allowance to make sure that troops dealing with food insecurity get the help they need.

Roll Call

US Marines are without a leader for first time in 150 years thanks to GOP senator’s anti-abortion protest

Other stalled nominations expected to swell to 650 by end of year

The Independent UK

US tracking over 650 UFOs right NOW as clip shows floating metal sphere 'seen for years'

Recently declassified footage shot by a US Reaper drone in the Middle East shows a strange, spherical object flying in and out of frame which is unidentified as of yet

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