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Pete Hegseth Takes Over as Defense Secretary, Faces Broad Military Challenges

Hegseth’s priorities include border security, military budget reforms, and addressing cultural and policy shifts within the Pentagon.

Ukraine Defense Contact Group to Convene Final Meeting Before U.S. Presidential Transition