Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he is 'more confident' after congressional testimony
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 18:26 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Pete Hegseth told reporters he feels emboldened by the recent firing of senior military officials and is "more confident than ever in his job." The statement came after he endured nine hours of questioning before Congress. He remains defiant despite criticism of his handling of defence matters.
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