Hegseth's Defense Secretary Bid Faces Uncertain Future Amid Controversies
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Pete Hegseth's nomination for U.S. Defense Secretary faces challenges as allegations of misconduct surface, with key Republican Senator Joni Ernst withholding support. Despite the controversy, Trump's aides believe Hegseth still has a chance, as they have not reached a critical number of opposing votes. Ernst, a combat veteran and sexual assault survivor, has not endorsed Hegseth, leading to speculation about her own ambitions for the role, which she denies. Hegseth is actively campaigning to secure his nomination, dismissing allegations as smears.
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