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Conservative veterans sign letter backing Tulsi Gabbard nomination

More than 250 military veterans have signed a letter supporting President-elect Trump's nomination of former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to be Director of National Intelligence. The letter fiercely defends Gabbard's “lifelong dedication to service” and slams critics who question her loyalty. “We are appalled by this baseless attack that questions Tulsi's loyalty to our great nation. […]

Dozens of prominent veterans sign onto letter supporting ‘outstanding’ Hegseth nomination amid controversies

Exclusive: A growing number of prominent military veterans are signing an open letter supporting defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, pushing back against allegations that could derail his confirmation. The Heritage Foundation began collecting signatures on Thursday and has collected more than 74 signatures in that short period of time, foundation officials told FOX News Digital. […]

Ernst Under Heat, Denies She’s Behind Campaign to Tank Hegseth’s Nomination

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) on Thursday launched a campaign on Capitol Hill to block Defense Secretary candidate Pete Hegseth's nomination and win the job herself after a surge in support for him. She denied any involvement. “I'm not campaigning against Pete,” she said said real clear politics White House correspondent Philip Wegman added that it […]

Hegseth says he’s ‘standing’ in the fight for his nomination

Pete Hegseth, a former National Guardsman whom President-elect Trump has selected to lead the Pentagon, said he had “great” conversations with senators in an effort to shore up his confirmation and said he was “in the thick of this fight.” I'm standing inside.” Hegseth said Thursday he refused to recuse himself from the fray as […]

Hegseth nomination sinking fast in the Senate 

Senate Republicans say President-elect Trump's pick for Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth, faces an extremely tough road to Senate confirmation, with his bleak outlook communicated directly to Trump's transition team. He said he is currently considering other options. Senate officials say there is likely a “firm no” bloc in the Senate Republican conference, including Sens. Susan […]

12:30 Report — Trump’s nomination headaches

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Kash Patel’s Nomination for FBI Director Meets with Open Minds, Support in Senate GOP

Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director, has been privately announced as some Republican senators have already endorsed him, and others have shown openness. Once we have solid footing, we can begin the approval process. Allbritton Journalism Institute (NOTUS) reported On Monday night, all Republican senators appeared to be at least approaching Patel's […]