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Kaine Questions Vought on Defense Department Name at Senate Hearing

Tim Kaine challenged OMB Director Russell Vought over the administration’s use of Department of War for the Defense Department during Senate testimony. Coverage diverges between portraying Kaine’s criticism as a takedown and emphasizing the name dispute or his broader criticism of Trump.

Lead article · Mediaite · CENTERTim Kaine Battles Trump Cabinet Member for Saying ‘Department of War’ Instead of DOD: ‘Whimsical Cosplay!’
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D · VA · SENATOR

Challenged the administration’s use of Department of War for the Defense Department during Senate testimony.

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▲11 OUTLETLeft-leaning outlets: 1 outlet, 1 favorable.
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▲11 OUTLETCenter outlets: 1 outlet, 1 favorable.
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●11 OUTLETRight-leaning outlets: 1 outlet, 1 neutral.
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When each side picked it up. left-leaning: 1 article, first thu 1:16 pm. center: 1 article, first thu 2:44 pm. right-leaning: 1 article, first thu 11:35 am.

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