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 […]
Critics highlight Sen. Ernst’s trans advocacy following revelation she’s trying to spike Hegseth nomination
The establishment is hell-bent on blocking decorated Army veteran Pete Hegseth from becoming President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of defense. Opposition from Democrats, defense lobbyists, and liberal media can be overcome. But Hegseth will need the support of most Republicans in the 119th Congress. Sources close to the Senate confirmed to Blaze News this week that […]
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 […]
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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 […]
John Bolton compares Kash Patel to Stalin’s right-hand man after Trump’s FBI nomination
Former national security adviser John Bolton called on the Senate to reject President-elect Trump's nomination of Kash Patel to head the FBI, likening the move to Joseph Stalin's reign of terror. Bolton, who served in the first Trump administration, issued a statement to NBC News about the selection. “Meet the Press” anchor Kristin Welker shared […]
Sullivan on Patel nomination: ‘I can’t worry about after January 20th’
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday when asked about nominating Kash Patel to head the FBI that he can't worry about what will happen after President-elect Trump takes office in January. spoke. The ABC's Jonathan Karl pointed out that Patel had spoken of retaliation and questioned whether her comments meant she was […]
Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel met with intense reactions from right, left
President-elect Trump's nomination of Kash Patel to head the FBI prompted strong reactions from supporters and critics Saturday night. Patel's nomination signals the sweeping changes the agency is likely to undergo during the second Trump administration. Patel, an ardent supporter of Trump, is a vocal critic of government corruption and the so-called “deep state,” and […]