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The Latest: Hegseth suggests National Guard use for homeland defense will expand under Trump

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is fielding sharp questions from members of Congress about his tumultuous start as Pentagon chief, including his sharing of sensitive military details over a Signal chat, in three separate Capitol Hill hearings beginning Tuesday.

During Tuesday’s hearing, Hegseth suggested the use of the National Guard for homeland defense will expand under President Donald Trump.

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