Even with Republicans firmly in control of the Senate, Mr. Hegseth’s confirmation could be difficult, Mr. Cancian said.
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Mark Cancian, a senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said Hegseth's lack of senior national security experience makes it more difficult to get Senate confirmation.
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