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Jan 25, 2025 The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The confirmation put a politically aligned figure in charge of the military and affected civil-military governance standards.
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- Pete Hegseth confirmed as Secretary of Defense — Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News personality, has been confirmed as the Secretary of Defense by the Senate.
- Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense — The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the Secretary of Defense with a 50-50 vote, which Vice President J.D.
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Week 2 – 2025-01-25–2025-01-31
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