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First Word: Tough fight for Hagel nomination?

On Monday, President Obama nominated  former Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel as his pick to be the next Secretary of Defense.
Former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel (File photo by Dave Weaver/AP Photo)
Former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel

On Monday, President Obama nominated  former Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel as his pick to be the next Secretary of Defense. His former GOP colleagues indicated he may face a bumpy ride through the confirmation process. Plus, new details are trickling in on the fiscal cliff showdown and the fractured relationship between the president and House Speaker John Boehner.

Here's a look at more the headlines Last Word staffers have been checking out. Join us live at 10pm ET.

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