Hello and Happy Wednesday, folks!Audience Editor Edgar Ramirez here, back in your inbox with another story on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.As Jacob Ogles reports, Hegseth vowed to U.S. senators during his 2025 confirmation process that he would not consume alcohol. But according to two podcasters citing former Pentagon officials, Hegseth’s drinking may have continued.That raises questions about whether two advisers used that information to pressure him.Check out Jacob's full story here for the details.Until next time!Can we count on you to support LGBTQ+ journalism? Your valued gift will help continue our legacy — at a critical time in our history as the Trump administration launches repeated attacks against our community. Become an Advocate supporter by choosing your gift amount and frequency; you can cancel any time.Judge clears path for trans rights group to uncover who’s behind fake mailers to Texas familiesThese are the 15 most popular sexy Halloween costumes in AmericaFormer NFL player running for office says Democrats need to fight for trans peopleOp-ed: What your views on violence reveal about your characterRepublicans have made Americans believe transgender athletes are everywhere. They’re barely anywhereOp-ed: Brazil's LGBTQ+ election victories offer lessons for American democracyWhy transgender voters who feel betrayed, disappointed, and hurt are backing Democrats anywayNonbinary Georgia Democrat Bentley Hudgins set to make history: ‘Hope is a discipline’Are Pete Hegseth’s advisers using his history with women and alcohol as leverage?
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