Late Night Seems to Think This Pete Hegseth Fellow Is Unqualified

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  Pete Hegseth’s confirmation was a massive mistake

  Republicans confirmed a brash, ambitious, historically unwise neophyte.
  
  The Hill - 3d
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  Trump Fired E.E.O.C. Commissioners in Late-Night Purge

  The removals of the commissioners, along with the general counsel, were part of a whirlwind of actions since Mr. Trump took office, with many aiming to gut diversity policies.
  
  The New York Times - 3d
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  Vance defends Hegseth: 'Pete is a disrupter'

  Vice President Vance defended new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling him a “disrupter” who will prove "incredibly necessary." Vance joined CBS News’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday for a sit-down ...
  
  The Hill - 5d
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  Pete Hegseth sworn in as Secretary of Defense

  Pete Hegseth, President Trump's controversial pick for Secretary of Defense, was sworn in today following an historic, tie-breaking vote last night. NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor reports.
  
  NBC News - 6d
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  Pete Hegseth sworn-in as secretary of defense

  Vice President JD Vance administered the oath of office and swore in Pete Hegseth as the next U.S. Secretary of Defense.
  
  NBC News - Jan. 25

• Biden’s Farewell Address Leaves Late Night Befuddled

  After the president warned about various threats to democracy, Seth Meyers said: “I agree, but why are you giving us a to-do list on your way out?”
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 17

• Late Night Is Willing to Bet on a TikTok Ban

  Jordan Klepper called the Supreme Court “not exactly TikTok’s core demographic,” adding that they are “more of a Walgreens app type of crowd.”
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 16
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  Pete Hegseth Dresses for Defense

  The nominee for Secretary of Defense wore his patriotism on his sleeve during his confirmation hearing — and his belt, his socks, and his pocket square.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 14

• Late Night Hosts Appreciate an Uneventful Jan. 6

  Jimmy Kimmel called Monday “the fourth anniversary of our Capitol being stormed by the Buffalo Wild Wing of the Republican Party.”
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 7

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