Global Politics Report Editorial
Hegseth not in consideration for Tennessee Senate: Report
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reportedly not in consideration to replace Tennessee Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn’s (R) open Senate seat. An Associated Press report, citing a person familiar with the matter who discussed the private conversations on condition of anonymity, stated that Hegseth is not being considered for the seat. Instead, Blackburn was focused on her…
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Source: The Hill
Politics desk: Congress
Published: Nov. 05, 2026 at 10:36 PM ET
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Original source: The Hill