Hundreds of veterans to descend on DC to march in support of Pete Hegseth’s confirmation
Fox's first appearance: Two former Navy SEALs plan to bring hundreds of veterans to Washington, D.C., next week to march in support of Pete Hegseth's confirmation as Secretary of Defense. Hegseth, a former Army National Guard member, is scheduled to appear at a military committee hearing on Tuesday ahead of the confirmation vote. The group, […]
Dems accused of ‘stonewalling’ Tulsi Gabbard confirmation after GOP demands quick hearing
Trump's transition team is accusing Senate Democrats of “blocking” the confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence (DNI). No hearing has yet been set for President-elect Trump's DNI nomination, although Republicans have pushed for Gabbard to be the first candidate considered due to national security concerns. Her possible hearing delay was first reported […]
Senate approves committee assi4gnments, tees up confirmation hearings next week
The Senate on Tuesday approved the 119th Congress' organizational resolution, formally setting committee composition and greenlighting nomination hearings to be held in the coming weeks. The Senate unanimously adopted the majority resolution and the minority resolution. The move lays the foundation for the next two years and sets the number of committee seats for each […]
Hegseth And Bondi Become First Trump Cabinet Nominees To Face Senate Confirmation Hearings
(L) On December 10, 2024, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth meets with Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) / (R) President Trump's attorney general nominee Pam Bondi speaks with incoming Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Charles Grassley in the Oval Office […]
Trump nominees: 5 confirmation battles to watch
The 119th Congress is just around the corner, and confirmation battles featuring President-elect Trump's list of nominees are likely to be the focus of attention. Two candidates have already withdrawn since President Trump rapidly expanded his options: former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) for attorney general and Chad Chronister for head of the Drug Enforcement Administration. […]
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 […]