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Five takeaways from Pete Hegseth hearing

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Pete Hegseth appears all but certain to be confirmed to the role of defence secretary.

The 44-year-old was grilled by Democrats over accusations of sexual assault, infidelity and drinking in the workplace.

Democrats grilled him on his past statements suggesting women were not suited to serve in combat roles in the military.

Some Republicans deemed the lack of experience a strength, while others questioned his character and competence.

A 2017 accusation of sexual assault in Monterey , California , surfaced soon after Trump tapped him for the Pentagon role.

An unnamed woman said Hegseth blocked her phone and blocked the door when she tried to leave his hotel room before sexually assaulting her.

He has denied any wrongdoing and decries a "coordinated smear campaign".

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