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Story summary
- Tensions rose in Washington as GOP panels increased scrutiny of the Pentagon after claims of a government cover-up.
- U.S. President Donald Trump expressed belief in Hegseth's assertion that he did not order the deaths of two men.
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said a subordinate was responsible for a controversial airstrike.
- A reporter asked whether the administration denied the strike’s occurrence or merely denied Hegseth's involvement.
