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Defense Secretary Faces Backlash Over Pentagon Makeup Studio Renovation

4/26/2025

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire for a lavish renovation of a makeup studio at the Pentagon, drawing attention amid ongoing budget cuts. Allegations of mishandling sensitive information through unsecured channels have sparked bipartisan demands for his resignation, amplifying fears about national security and the Defense Department's operational integrity.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire for a lavish renovation of a makeup studio at the Pentagon, drawing attention amid ongoing budget cuts. Allegations of mishandling sensitive information through unsecured channels have sparked bipartisan demands for his resignation, amplifying fears about national security and the Defense Department's operational integrity.