Wed, January 15, 2025
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: Richmond
Geline Williams, one of two women to serve as Richmond mayor, dies at 100
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: Richmond
Earle-Sears raises more than $3 million for governor's race
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: NPR
Watch live: Trump AG pick Pam Bondi faces Democrats' questions about her independence
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: i
Treasury turmoil as minister quits and Reeves braces for possible mini-Budget
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: WUWM
Trump's Cabinet pick for secretary of state is Marco Rubio. Here's what to know
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: scrippsnews
Trump says he will create an 'External Revenue Service' agency to collect tariff income
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: WUWM
Trump's Cabinet pick for attorney general is Pam Bondi. Here's what to know
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: BBC
Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash over UK economy at PMQs
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
Rubio, Bondi among 6 nominees with confirmation hearings Wednesday
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: CNN
Supreme Court hears arguments on First Amendment challenge to age verification for porn sites
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
At OMB, some head for exit ahead of Trump, Vought
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: CNN
Rubio, Bondi and other Trump Cabinet picks face confirmation hearings
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
Team Trump faces the Senate: Six top picks in confirmation hearings
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
Inside the White House building where Elon Musk will work closely with Trump
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: PBS
What Americans think about Hegseth, Rubio, Musk and RFK Jr.
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
Erdogan says Turkey can 'crush' all terrorists in Syria
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
France's PM Bayrou weakened by Socialists' threat to back no-confidence vote
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
Russian missile attack forces Ukraine to shut down power grid
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: Sky
Labour MPs told to 'put their money where their mouth is' and back EU youth mobility scheme
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
Trump aims for $500 million war chest in post-election windfall
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
Analysis-Trump's US presidency return ushers in new era of volatile markets
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: AOL
UK politics live: Surprise inflation fall eases p .. re on Reeves as markets predict interest rate cut
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
Tulip Siddiq: Allegations of corruption, a dramat .. resignation and still serious questions to answer
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
Joy: Hegseth 'meets the demographic characteristics for the right not to call him DEI'
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
Tarnished legacy? How Biden's age and refusal to pass torch earlier hangs over his exit
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
EU considers ban on Russian LNG and aluminum in 16th sanctions package - Bloomberg
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: Reuters
Trump's Greenland bid stirs debate in China about what to do with Taiwan
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
External Revenue Service: Donald Trump now wants .. ew agency to collect revenue from foreign sources
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
Mediators make final push for Gaza truce deal
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
Chris Bowen slammed as 'worst cabinet minister' in Australia's political history
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: i
UK and Iraq open talks on 'ambitious' asylum returns deal
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
Mbalula reignites public spat with Helen Zille, addresses SACP and yacht controversy
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
Gaza ceasefire 'closer than ever' as US says truce between Israel and Hamas could 'come anytime'
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
California pulls back EPA requests for approval to phase out diesel-powered trains and big rigs
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
Trump has turned Canadian politics into complete 'disarray': report
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
The Law That Disarmed Trump Is Unfair, Illogical, and Constitutionally Dubious
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
TV host blasts Prime Minister's 'weakness and reluctance' to tackle antisemitism
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong 'have shown their absolute disregard' for Israel
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
'Killed through starvation': Zwelinzima Vavi insi .. miners had no viable exit and were left to starve
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
Allegations of corruption, a dramatic resignation .. r - inside a torrid week for the MP for Hampstead
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
The developed world's anti-incumbency wave & why .. new RBI governor's allowing rupee to be flexible
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
Exploring the legacy of Velenkosini Hlabisa: A strategist in SA governance
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
Trump moves the needle on a Gaza ceasefire
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
Government to hold wider, focussed consultation w .. h industry bodies on DPDP rules: Ashwini Vaishnaw
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
Trump's first 100 days in office will be a 'critical phase' for his agenda
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
'Elon knows what he's doing': Gavin Newsom slams Musk for fueling wildfires lies
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
'Shivambu and Mpofu the two betrayers': A defiant Malema says there is no void in the EFF
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: BBC
Labour and Tories divided over city devolution bid
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: WKOW
Is gun violence reform coming to Wisconsin? These elected leaders are trying
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
King Willem-Alexander visit: Dutch foreign minist .. receives multiple opposition emails from Kenyans
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
Ukraine agrees on joint control of borders with the EU - Prime Minister
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
A Donald Trump lookalike is making waves in far a .. here's how he looks and what he does for a living
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
State lawmaker from Memphis files bill to recall school board members
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: MSN
Breaking down the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
[ Wed, Jan 15th ]: NDTV
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg To Attend Trump Inauguration: Report
Tue, January 14, 2025
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: Yahoo
Could Elon Musk really influence US China policy? Chinese academics have doubts
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: justthenews
Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg to attend Trump inauguration next week: Report
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: Couriermail
All the high-profile Aussies attending Donald Tru .. p inauguration - as he's praised by Gina Rinehart
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: PBS
What the California wildfire destruction means for homeowners and insurance
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
Madigan's defense team works to distance ex-Speaker from government's star witness
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
Trump Transportation Dept nominee says he will work to restore global confidence in Boeing
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: Reuters
Mexican president might avoid Trump's 'day one' tariffs
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: cnbctv18
Delhi Election 2025 Live: Kejriwal accuses BJP an .. Congress of secret alliance ahead of state polls
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg to attend Trump's inauguration together
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: Investopedia
Dow Jones Today: Stocks Rebound To Trade Higher After Soft PPI Print; Oil Prices Dip
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: ABC
Jack Smith, in final report, says voters saved Trump from being convicted in Jan. 6 case
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: PBS
News Wrap: Biden defends legacy on world stage in address at State Department
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
'I'm not a general, Senator': Pete Hegseth and Elizabeth Warren clash over defense contractors
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: BBC
Reeves says UK must go 'further and faster' to grow economy after market nerves
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: devdiscourse
Bayrou's Balancing Act: Pension Rift and Political Survival
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
US bans imports from 37 more Chinese companies over Uyghur forced labor, including Huafu Fashions
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: CNN
Takeaways from special counsel Jack Smith's repor .. and Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
P.E.I.'s King takes delegation to northeastern U.S. to highlight Canadian exports
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: PBS
Read the full special counsel report on Trump's Jan. 6 actions
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: WLWT
Afghanistan, Ukraine, Israel conflicts dominate Biden's foreign policy legacy
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: WGHP
Biden is packing up to leave the White House. But what about any classified documents?
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
I'm a retired army colonel. Now is not the time for a 'loyalty appointment' like Hegseth.
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
"There will be no rebuilding": Bracing America for the implementation of Project 2025
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: WLRN
PolitiFact: Live fact-checking Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
Initiative to reduce number of women in prisons expected to launch next week
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
'New era' for UK politics as Reform narrow Labour's lead, poll shows
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
The specific vision of the military Pete Hegseth is tasked with selling
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
Wilfred Frost Brutally Fact-Checks Tory MP Over Claim Conservatives Left A Strong Economy Behind
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
Letters January 14, 2025: 'Smith's trip to Florida should be applauded.'
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
Hamas side has accepted draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire, officials say
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
Next 24 hours critical for ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, sources say
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
New West Virginia leaders on Inside West Virginia Politics
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
5 myths about working in the government sector: A quick reality check
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
The far right and fossil fuel industry are allies
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
Canada PM Justin Trudeau blames 'political right' .. ocial media for global 'anti-incumbency movement'
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
Congress sharpens attack on Arvind Kejriwal with .. his 'remarks on reservation' ahead of Delhi polls
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
These Are the Senators Who Could Decide the Fate of Trump's Cabinet Picks
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
The Battles Over Donald Trump's Cabinet Nominees Are Finally Here
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: CNN
Trump's second term will begin with a crisis that will test his leadership skills
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
Elon Musk to have office near Trump in White House complex - NYT
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
UK politics live: Reeves warned more cuts would b .. l suicide' as pressure builds over market turmoil
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
Budget 2025: How government can prioritise job creation and skill development
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
POLL: Should Keir Starmer sack Rachel Reeves as he throws her future into doubt?
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
Shelby County Commission passes 'no confidence' vote against MSCS school board
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal 'could be hours away' as negotiators meet in Qatar
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
Special Counsel Says Trump Would Have Been Convicted for Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
Biden: 'Never, never, never, ever give up'
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: NDTV
Elon Musk Should "Go Back To South Africa": Former Trump Strategist
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
Breaking News: EC Clarifies Current Procedure for Verifying Voter Lists and Names | ABP NEWS
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
'Breakthrough' in Gaza truce talks as final draft presented -official
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
As Donald Trump's inauguration day nears, his com .. ls its new ethic guidelines; here are all details
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
Trump not 'inclined to change his approach' to tariffs, says Alberta premier
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
Kejriwal following Modi's strategy of propaganda, false promises: Rahul Gandhi
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
Tripura CM rejects demand to review recently-approved state emblem
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: coloradopolitics
Wolves from Canada arrive as Colorado wildlife of .. cials refuse to release final destination details
[ Tue, Jan 14th ]: MSN
Drugmakers Will Ask Trump to Pause Price Negotiations
Mon, January 13, 2025
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: CNN
Defense pick Pete Hegseth repeatedly criticized r .. oving names of Confederate generals from US bases
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: Reuters
California Democrats put on the backfoot as wildfires - and criticism - rage
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: AOL
Catching the Car
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: Sky
Rachel Reeves will remain as chancellor until next election, Downing Street clarifies
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
Trump's Republican allies in US House circulate bill on Greenland's purchase
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
PM Modi attends Sankranti, Pongal celebrations at Union Minister Kishan Reddy's residence
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: PBS
Incoming Trump team is asking White House Nationa .. curity Council civil servants about their loyalty
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: Richmond
Youngkin calls for new school funding formula, faults Clean Economy Act
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
'Interference': Aileen Cannon accused of trying to hinder Senate's probe of Cabinet picks
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
CPI(M) leader Tarigami criticises Article 370 abrogation, calls it an assault on democracy
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
Jimmy Failla & The 'Fox News Saturday Night' Pane .. iscuss The Viral Exchange Between Trump And Obama
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
Donald Trump to sign around 100 executive orders after taking office as president later this month
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
New rule could slash nicotine levels in tobacco products
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
House appropriations panel chief quits post
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
Pressure mounts on Reeves as Starmer refuses to guarantee future of her job
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
'Maharashtra Mandate Ended Politics Of Betrayal': Amit Shah Targets Pawar, Uddhav In His Speech
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
New 'showdown' brewing between Elon Musk and Congress over pet project: report
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: Yahoo
Incoming Trump team is questioning civil servants at National Security Council about their loyalty
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
Even protesters are skipping: D.C. hotel bookings way down for Trump inauguration
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: ABC
Trump's track record of disaster misinformation as he casts blame over California wildfires
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
Biden Administration Extends Protections for Near .. on Immigrants Amid Legal and Political Challenges
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
BJMP urged to retract memo based on Parlade's claim linking PDLs to communists
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: Politico
Let the 2026 elections begin
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
'Progress made' in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
Should winter fuel payment cut be reversed after freezing weather?
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
Agniveer Reservation: In this state Agniveers wil .. ion in jobs, loan up to Rs 5 lakh and much more..
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
The Political Left Increasingly Parallels Nazism
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
Gwede Mantashe: ANC's quick thinking ensured there is GNU and stability in South Africa
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
Lacey schools will ask voters for $92M in upgrades. Here's what it would fund
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
UK and Mauritius say 'good progress' made in Chagos Islands talks
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
Raj Bhavan staff members aid 'illegal acts' of TN governor: DMK MP
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
Australia entering 'realm of domestic terrorism' against Jewish community
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
People need to 'stop messing' with Donald Trump
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
Australians are 'sick and tired' of being lectured to about their national day
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
Unprecedented surge of foreign boats along Austra .. rns over border security and environmental impact
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
Trump and his team. Who will be key figures in new US president's administration
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: briefly
Meet Dean Macpherson, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure in SA
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
How is Greenland responding to Trump's threats of annexation?
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
Minister Dean Macpherson discusses Public-Private .. artnerships for government building privatisation
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
The 51st US state? How Canada might take on Donald Trump
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
Researchers identify 550 marine species from intertidal zones in coastal areas of Maha
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
Billionaire Control: How Musk and other moguls are reshaping politics
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
Labor announces $3 billion equity injection into the NBN
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
India is empowered due to Sanatana: Singer Anuradha Paudwal on Maha Kumbh
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
What if Donald Trump were to rule like Vladimir Putin?
[ Mon, Jan 13th ]: MSN
Donald Trump 'ready to shake things again' says J .. Claims he was the 'steady hand the world needed'
Sun, January 12, 2025
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
BJP's Smriti Irani accuses AAP MLAs of helping Bangladeshi infiltrators
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: NDTV
Delhi Assembly Polls: Delhi Chief Minister Atishi To File Nomination Today From Kalkaji Seat
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Chinese artist cashes in on Buddha-like Trump statues
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
CM Revanth Reddy calls for revival of ideological .. tics, advocates unity for Telangana's development
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
'Such arrogance is not good': Guv office hits back at Stalin
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Trump has threatened to end CBP One, making asylum appointments more coveted than ever
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Netanyahu and Biden discuss 'progress' in ceasefire talks on call
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: RealClearPolitics
California Gov. Gavin Newsom: I Have The Same Que .. u're Asking, "What Happened To The Water System?"
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Majority of public think Elon Musk has negative impact on UK politics, according to new poll
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
'Lawless' Judge Cannon scorched for Saturday attempt to bail Trump out
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Trump's Cabinet picks are set for Senate hearings. Here's the schedule
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass 'not worried' about supposed 'animosity' between Trump and California
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Croatia's President Milanovic on track to win re-election by wide margin
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Voices: Are you worried about the private sector's role in the NHS? Join The Independent Debate
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
People yearning for positive politics that addresses their issues: AAP's Shah
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
How Palm Beach Is Coping With the MAGA Migration
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
'Not in war, but not in peace' - Sweden gets ready to new dangerous times
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Bangladesh foreign secy meets Indian envoy as Dhaka puts BSF on notice
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Liberal officials say it's 'essential' their next party leader is bilingual
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Australian pro-Israel counter-protesters told 'go back to Germany'
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: PBS
What does the defense secretary do?
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Somalia and Ethiopia restore diplomatic ties afte .. resident Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visits Addis Ababa
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
CDU and CSU prioritize Ukraine and defense. Voters don't
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: rnz
'A good direction': Departing US Ambassador talks trade, AUKUS, and climate
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
James Cleverly slams Labour's first 6 months and predicts huge Tory comeback in 2029
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: Newsweek
Jamie Dimon on Why Donald Trump Won: 'Legitimate Issues'
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Reeves shows 'tension and anxiety' in China - body language expert
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Trump Announces Tariff Plans for Canada and Mexico; Intends to Rename Gulf of Mexico
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Congress Announces Rs 8,500 Monthly To Educated Unemployed Youth If Voted To Power In Delhi
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: RealClearPolitics
PBS Reporter: Trump Supporters "Ultimately Believ .. ven What We Report And Believe Him Over The Fact"
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Atishi's crowdfunding campaign collects over Rs 15 lakh in 6 hours
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Zelenskiy calls on allies to honour promises on arms supplies to Ukraine
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Congress promises Rs 8,500 per month to educated unemployed youth
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
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[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: NDTV
"Sharad Pawar's Betrayal Politics Began In 1978, BJP Ended It": Amit Shah
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Ramaphosa declares 2025 'Year of renewal' vows to clamp down on ill-discipline within ANC
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Florida leaders reflect and remember former President Jimmy Carter
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Uncertainty and anxiety for some Northerners, as Trump returns to power
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Olaf Scholz and SPD hope for miracle in Germany's election
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Dearness Allowance increase assured for Bangladesh government employees by June 30
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[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
Lisbon protests, Trump probe's end, and Maduro's contested term
[ Sun, Jan 12th ]: MSN
'Was impressed by him': BJP recalls Kejriwal's political beginning in fresh attack

PolitiFact: Live fact-checking Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing


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Starting Jan. 14, the Republican-led U.S. Senate plans to hold hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks, with the aim of confirming their appointments directly after Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration.

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality, faced scrutiny during his Senate confirmation hearing for a position on the National Security Education Board, as reported by WLRN. The article fact-checks several claims made by Hegseth, including his assertions about his military service, his academic credentials, and his statements on national security issues. Hegseth claimed extensive combat experience, but records show his deployments were less extensive than described. His academic background was also questioned, with discrepancies noted between his claimed expertise and actual qualifications. Additionally, his views on education and security were challenged, particularly his stance on critical race theory and his interpretation of national security threats, which some senators and fact-checkers found to be misinformed or exaggerated. The piece highlights the importance of verifying public figures' claims, especially when they are considered for influential government roles.

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