Politics● Elevated4d ago · Nov 6, 2026, 2:18 PM
Hegseth says "we will not back down" as many Republicans blame Iran war for midterm losses
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has come under fire as Republicans point fingers following their poor performance in the midterm elections.
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