Pete Hegseth Clears Major Procedural Hurdle, Gets Closer to Confirmation
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth passed a major hurdle in the nomination process Thursday afternoon, moving him one step closer to confirmation. The full Senate voted 51-49 to consider Hegseth's nomination, which is likely to happen Friday night. Hegseth's nomination moved forward despite last-ditch efforts by Senate Democrats to derail it. On Tuesday, NBC News […]
Joe Benigno slams Mets’ Steve Cohen for botching Pete Alonso talks
Not all Mets fans love Steve Cohen. Longtime – and long-suffering, I might add – Mets fan Joe Benigno blames Mets owner for why Pete Alonso won't re-sign with the team and appears to be headed elsewhere in free agency. did. And he doesn't want to hear about specific 2026 free agents the Mets might […]
Pete Hegseth receives his first GOP ‘no’ vote
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said she would not vote to confirm President Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, becoming the first Republican senator to do so. Mr. Hegseth has endured considerable scrutiny since President Trump nominated him for the position, including personal backlash from other moderate Republicans such as Sen. Joni […]
GOP Sen Who Backed Biden Nominees Becomes First Republican To Oppose Pete Hegseth
Republican Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who left the party multiple times to support former President Joe Biden's nominees, is the first Republican senator to publicly oppose Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense. It became. Murkowski is one of several Senate Republicans rumored to be likely to vote “no” against Hegseth, and went public in […]
Pete Hegseth fends off another desperate attempt to tank his nomination
Senators on Tuesday received an affidavit from Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law, Danielle Hegseth, alleging that he acted in a way that caused his second wife to fear for her safety. Democratic senators immediately expressed outrage over the allegations, despite denials by both Hegseth and his ex-wife. Hegseth, who was nominated by President Donald Trump to […]
Jesse Winker open to time at first base to help Mets fill Pete Alonso void
Jesse Winker joined the Mets in late July after hovering around .500 for most of the season. By the end of the year, the Mets were two wins away from winning the World Series. The 31-year-old Winker returns to the Mets on a one-year deal worth up to $9 million, giving the team the same […]
Pete Hegseth lawyer rips apart claims from ex-sister-in-law ahead of confirmation
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, is pushing back on his former sister-in-law's last-minute affidavit with new allegations. Mr. Hegseth's attorney, Timothy C. Parlatore, on Wednesday sent a letter to Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), citing former Mr. Hegseth's affidavit, Daniel Dietrich. requested that the claim be revoked. […]
Senate Panel Advances Pete Hegseth’s Nomination to Full Senate
The Senate Armed Services Committee moved the nomination of defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth to the full Senate on Monday, moving him closer to confirmation. The vote was held behind closed doors, and officials said the vote was along party lines, with 14 Republicans voting in favor of his nomination and 13 Democrats voting against. […]
Pete Alonso should mean more to Mets than WAR: Vinnie Pasquantino
Sure, the intangibles are great, but what is his WAR? “Win over replacement” has become a deciding factor among baseball executives as they consider who to keep, who to shop with, and what price is appropriate. Polar bear Pete's salary has also not been paid. Vinny Pasquantino thinks war undermines first baseman's value “They decided […]
JD Vance invoked Pete Rose in insult against Bide for ERA amendment declaration
President Biden recently declared that the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) has become the “law of the land,” a comment that drew ridicule in his final days in office. Mr. Biden is also not immune to insults from Vice President-elect J.D. Vance. Mr. Vance reacted to Mr. Biden's declaration. In the post of X, Biden jokes […]