White House denies Hegseth and Rubio to leave jobs after Republican election losses
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- BBC US reports: “US media reports there are calls to replace Pete Hegseth, who also faces a possible impeachment vote, while Mark Rubio is rumoured to be eyeing a presidential run.”
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