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Who takes the fall? Hegseth, Rubio and Wiles caught up in White House civil war after midterms wipeout
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Top officials are reportedly searching for a suitable scalp, while seeking to insulate themselves from a potential purge
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Who takes the fall? Hegseth, Rubio and Wiles caught up in White House civil war after midterms wipeout
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