Politics

Hegseth Vows to Abstain from Alcohol if Confirmed

CUTTING BACK

The embattled Fox News host-turned-secretary of defense nominee denied ever having a drinking problem.

Grace Harrington
Grace Harrington 

Breaking News Intern

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Grace Harrington

Grace Harrington

Breaking News Intern

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