Pete Hegseth returned to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to meet with lawmakers in an effort to protect his bid to lead the Pentagon amid growing questions about his personal conduct.”No,” Hegseth said when asked if he would be dropping out.Reports indicate that the Trump transition team is considering potential replacements, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and incoming Trump national security advisor Michael Waltz, according to the Associated Press.”I believe that we need an FBI background check to evaluate the allegations,” said Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine.The Trump transition team signed a “memorandum of understanding” allowing the Justice Department to conduct background checks on nominees and staff. This is an essential step for a smooth transition of power, enabling Trump’s future administration to obtain security clearances before Inauguration Day to access classified information.”I’ve talked to 5 to 10 Republicans who have said to me, they’re just waiting for the right moment to …
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