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Apr 2025
32m 52s

Hegseth in turmoil, Trump’s sinking poll...

THE WASHINGTON POST
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This week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s scandals fuel more turmoil at the Defense Department, and President Donald Trump is losing public support on immigration. 
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