Trump names pick for Air Force secretary
President-elect Trump on Thursday nominated Troy Meink, a former missile engineer and top spy, to be secretary of the Air Force. Trump said in a statement posted on Truth Social that Meinck will work with Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth to “ensure peace through force while ensuring that our Air Force is the most effective […]
Treasury secretary nominee corrects Democrat about ‘clean energy race’ against China
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the Treasury Department reminded a Democratic senator during his confirmation hearing Thursday that China is not doing its part to join the “clean energy race.” There was a need. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) asked Scott Bessent. Whether you support eliminating tax credits for low- or zero-emission products. “Free trade […]
Interior secretary nominee Burgum to back expanded oil and gas drilling on public lands – live | Trump administration
Interior Secretary candidate Doug Burgum supports expanding oil and gas drilling on public lands Doug Burgum, donald trumpThe nominee to lead the Interior Department is expected to tell senators during his confirmation hearing today that he supports expanded oil and gas drilling on public lands. Reuters report. it would show the reversal from joe bidenis […]
Mike Pence Urges Senators To Reject RFK Jr. For HHS Secretary
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the National Review Institute's 2023 Ideas Summit in Washington, DC on March 31, 2023. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) OAN Staff Blake Wolf4:38 PM – Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Former Vice President Mike Pence called on senators to vote against the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., […]
Secretary Austin’s secret hospitalizations ‘unnecessarily’ increased US national security risks, report finds
The secret hospitalization of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin “unnecessarily” increased U.S. national security risks, according to a new report from the Pentagon's Office of Inspector General (OIG). A scathing 188-page investigation by the Pentagon watchdog examines the secretary's hospitalizations in December 2023, January 2024 and February 2024, and blames Mr. Austin for a lack of […]
Climate Protesters Disrupt Energy Secretary Confirmation Hearing
President-elect Donald Trump's confirmation hearing for Chris Wright, his nominee for energy secretary, was interrupted at least five times by irate left-wing climate change activists within the first hour Wednesday morning. Wright, the CEO of Liberty Energy, experienced an interruption during his introduction and questions from senators. from Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. A […]
Trump Energy secretary pick opening statement vows American ‘energy dominance”
Chris Wright, who was nominated by President-elect Trump to head the U.S. Department of Energy, is expected to tell the senators in charge of confirming him that he will focus on restoring America's “energy dominance” at home and abroad. Wright, a fossil fuel executive who has previously criticized the media for blaming climate change for […]
‘He Has Done A Lot Of Work’: Joni Ernst Endorses Hegseth For Defense Secretary
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, confirmed her support for former Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defense secretary late Tuesday following his first confirmation hearing in the Senate. Mr. Ernst had previously expressed skepticism about Mr. Hegseth's nomination. In an interview with local radio host Simon Conway, Ernst said he was able to persuade Hegseth because […]
‘Americans deserve a strong Secretary of Defense’
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) announced Tuesday that President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the Pentagon's top post was hotly pursued by senators on Capitol Hill, citing defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth. expressed support for Mr. Mr. Ernst, an Army veteran and rape survivor, had previously expressed concern about Mr. Hegseth's past comments. Women in military combat […]
Kristi Noem confirmation hearing for DHS secretary postponed
The confirmation hearing for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (Republican), President-elect Trump's nominee to head the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has been postponed for two days. Noem is scheduled to appear before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Friday at 9 a.m., and was previously scheduled to appear before the committee […]