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Hegseth Is Pressed to Clarify Lawyer’s Role in Promotion Decisions

Thursday, August 13, 2026


Representative Jason Crow questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the role of his special adviser in promotion decisions, according to a New York Times report. Crow requested clarification on statements regarding the adviser's influence over personnel matters. Hegseth is the Defense Secretary, and Crow is a Democratic representative.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/13/us/hegseth-jason-crow-military-promotions.html

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