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Rubio, Hegseth's Move to Military Housing Sparks Controversy

10/30/2025

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have moved into military housing in Washington, D.C., citing security concerns amid rising political violence.
The arrangement has strained the supply of homes typically reserved for military leaders.
Critics say the practice blurs civilian and military roles and worsens hardship for federal workers amid a government shutdown.
Some officials reportedly live rent-free while others pay market rates.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have moved into military housing in Washington, D.C., citing security concerns amid rising political violence.
The arrangement has strained the supply of homes typically reserved for military leaders.
Critics say the practice blurs civilian and military roles and worsens hardship for federal workers amid a government shutdown.
Some officials reportedly live rent-free while others pay market rates.