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EU begins talks with Hungary's incoming government

Budapest hosted early talks as both sides looked for a reset.

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Budapest hosted early talks as both sides looked for a reset. Add one supporting fact from the article.

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  1. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced another tense round of questions from senators over the Iran war, military spending, and the legal basis for the conflict.
  2. Budapest hosted early talks as both sides looked for a reset.
  3. Hungary's foreign minister will miss an EU meeting after days of public absence, adding to questions about Budapest's position after the election.
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