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President Donald Trump dismisses prospect of replacing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid Iran war fallout, looming Democratic investigations
ABC7 New York and Minnesota Reformer describe the same event in different terms.
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What happenedTrump's remarks come as Republicans grapple with the political fallout from the eight-month war with Iran.
The headline splitWPVI / 6abc Philadelphia frames it as "President Donald Trump dismisses prospect of replacing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ami...". ABC7 New York frames it as "President Donald Trump dismisses prospect of replacing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ami...".
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CenterPresident Donald Trump dismisses prospect of replacing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid Iran war fallout, looming Democratic i...
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