# Hegseth vows to defend Pentagon policies as Democrats flip Congress

- Source: Federal News Network
- Published: 2026-11-05T23:54:07+00:00
- Category: Local
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"We put America and the warfighter first, always and without apology," he said. "That fight continues in the lame duck Congress."

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