Trump Team Orders Cabinet Nominees to Cease Social Media Posts Ahead of Confirmation Hearings
President-elect Donald Trump's team is reportedly ordering Cabinet nominees to cease all social media posting ahead of their confirmation hearings. of new york post beginning reported The directive notes that Susie Wiles, President Trump's former campaign manager and incoming chief of staff, issued the directive on Sunday. In his memo, he also noted that none […]
Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing Scheduled for January 14
Senate confirmation hearings for Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth are scheduled for the second week of January, the Senate Armed Services Committee chairman tells CNN. The committee's incoming chairman, Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), told CNN's Manu Raju that the hearing will be held in January, where committee members will criticize Hegseth on a variety […]
Farm state Republicans appear skeptical about RFK amid his quest for HHS confirmation
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be asked to explain some of the Republican beliefs about agriculture and food production that protect the state's agricultural industry. This could hinder a smooth confirmation if he fails to address their concerns. “They have to be able to use modern farming techniques, which involves a lot of things like […]
MEHEK COOKE: Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Deserves Better Than Weaponized #MeToo
As a lawyer, I know firsthand the devastation that crimes like sexual assault cause. Many victims face lifelong trauma, coupled with shame, guilt, and a violation of their dignity. Many women suffered in silence, and during the #MeToo movement, a massive and necessary reckoning took place to legitimize, empower, and empower survivors who have suffered […]
Coulter Predicts Confirmation for Trump Female Appointments — ‘Republican Men Are Afraid to Vote Against a Woman’
On Wednesday, NewsNation columnist Ann Coulter said she expected President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet appointees to do well in confirmation races. Coulter told host Dan Abrams that while he is skeptical about some nominations, he is hopeful that a woman will be nominated. A partial transcription follows: ABRAMS: I ask, do you think the following people […]
How Hegseth Turned His Confirmation Fight Around in 7 Days
Just a week ago, confirmation of President Trump's Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth seemed hopeless after a string of hits. But after launching a fierce campaign to defend himself, he now appears to be on the path to confirmation. By last Monday, things weren't looking much better. Just as Hegseth began meeting with the […]
Trump’s Defense pick goes on offense as support grows for Hegseth confirmation
What a difference a week can make! As President-elect Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to meet with more Republican senators, his once seemingly shaky nomination is now on firmer ground. It seems so. Although Mr. Hegseth's confirmation is still far from certain, President Trump's very public support, behind-the-scenes […]
Hegseth reveals what happened during pivotal confirmation meeting with Ernst
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, celebrated a “great meeting” with Sen. Joni Ernst after the Iowa Republican delayed endorsing Cabinet nominees. “It was a great meeting. People don't really know about this. I've known Sen. Ernst for over 10 years, when she was a state senator running to be the […]
After second meeting with Hegseth, Ernst hints at whether she will or won’t support confirmation
Trump maintains support for Hegseth FOX News Senior White House Correspondent Jackie Heinrich shares the latest on President-elect Donald Trump's public support for the nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense on “The Truth Society” and “Special Report.” This is explained in “Book”. Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst, the first female military veteran elected […]
Trump says Hegseth’s support is ‘strong and deep’ despite confirmation hurdles
President-elect Donald Trump said his support for his nominee for Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth, remains “strong and deep” despite numerous reports suggesting otherwise. Allegations ranging from alcohol abuse to sexual misconduct have plagued Hegseth's confirmation bid since he was first appointed to the post in November. Hegseth and several of his colleagues have publicly denied […]