{"id":8220,"date":"2025-01-14T22:09:57","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T22:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=8220"},"modified":"2025-01-14T22:09:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T22:09:57","slug":"breaking-hegseths-background-check-comes-back-unremarkable-delivering-setback-to-democrats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=8220","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Hegseth\u2019s Background Check Comes Back \u2018Unremarkable,\u2019 Delivering Setback to Democrats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Senate Armed Services Committee will hold a key hearing for Pete Hegseth, President Trump\u2019s nominee for Secretary of Defense. Hegseth, a veteran and former Fox News host, has sparked debate over his qualifications and past conduct, dividing lawmakers along party lines.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters praise his leadership and advocacy for veterans, while critics question his lack of defense administration experience. 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