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Trump Expresses Confidence in Hegseth as Munitions Shortage Draws Scrutiny; Senate Panel Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt
President Trump publicly backed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid reports of a rift over a munitions shortage tied to the Iran conflict, while a Senate committee voted to hold former health official Anthony Fauci in contempt.
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