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Markets Fall as Trump Rejects Hegseth Exit Talk

Markets fell as investors weighed concerns about artificial intelligence. Democrats are preparing to take control of Congress, while President Donald Trump denied plans to fire Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The developments show uncertainty in both markets and Washington.
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