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Secretary Hegseth Speaks

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks at a press conference in Palm Beach, Fla., Jan. 3, 2026, with President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to discuss Operation Absolute Resolve in Caracas, Venezuela.

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