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Hegseth Queried by Warren on Pentagon’s Reliance on PE Firms

May 28, 2026, 2:43 PM UTC
Andrea Salcedo
Andrea Salcedo

Lawmakers including Sen. Elizabeth Warren write Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warning about the Department of Defense’s increased reliance on private equity firms “despite national security threats and risks to taxpayers,” according to a statement.

  • Warren requests information regarding the department’s engagement with private equity firms by June 10, per the statement

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