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In addition to the FBI discussion, Senator Joni Ernst met with Trump’s defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, who is facing scrutiny over new allegations related to mistreatment of women and issues surrounding alcohol consumption. Despite the controversy, Ernst reported having a "thorough conversation" with Hegseth, indicating that discussions with fellow senators focused on the need for military effectiveness. She emphasized that distractions from the core mission of lethality in the defense sector should be minimized.