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ABC News on MSN · 20h

Hegseth softens stance on women in combat, calls for policies already in place

Pete Hegseth said he now supports women serving in combat roles so long as they meet the same standards as men -- a policy the military has had for nearly a decade.

USA TODAY on MSN · 13h

Assault allegations, women in combat: Takeaways from Hegseth confirmation hearing

WASHINGTON − Senators pressed Pete Hegseth on his alleged history of heavy drinking, shifting views on women in the military, and his treatment of women in a wide-ranging and often combative confirmation hearing on Tuesday to assess if he is up to the job of Secretary of Defense.

The Washington Post on MSN · 23h

Hegseth, under Senate scrutiny, mutes critique of women in combat

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s choice for defense secretary, drew Democrats’ ire for past statements voicing strong opposition to female troops serving in combat units.

Hegseth's views on DEI and women in combat to be challenged by Democratic senators

President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, is set for what could be a highly contentious Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday.

Mediaite on MSN6h

CNN Anchor Asks Ex-Trump Defense Chief ‘How Likely’ Trump Will Make ‘Unlawful Order’ To Pete Hegseth

Kasie Hunt asked ex-Trump Defense Secretary Mark Esper "How likely is it" that President-elect Donald Trump would give an ...

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Trump’s Defense cabinet pick Pete Hegseth has a history of hostility toward racial equity

Hegseth has railed against what he considered "woke" policies like the renaming of military bases named after racist ...

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Ex-defense chief spoke of plans to strike North Korean balloon launch sites in October

Kim Yong-hyun, who has been indicted and is in custody, called the Army special warfare commander to inform him of plans to ...

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Hegseth Sees Need for More Fighters, Fewer Chiefs

Pete Hegseth said he would trim the fat at the top of the Pentagon in favor of making more warfighters. Sen. Tommy Tuberville ...

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North Korea fires short-range missiles ahead of Trump return

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Tuesday, South Korea's military said, marking ...

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Less than a week before Trump inauguration, North Korea launches missiles

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Tuesday morning. The launch is the second of the year for the Democratic ...

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North Korea launches missiles toward eastern waters in 2nd launch of year: South Korea

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the short-range ballistic missiles were fired from a northern inland area and flew ...

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Military chiefs of S. Korea, Australia discuss cooperation in phone talks

The top military officers of South Korea and Australia held phone talks Monday and concurred on the need to expand ...

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