‘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 […]
'The Five' reacts to Trump choosing RFK, Jr to be HHS secretary
‘The Five’ co-hosts discuss President-elect Trump’s latest Cabinet pick as he continues to roll out his transition team and scoring … source
About 2 in 10 Americans back Hegseth as Trump's Defense secretary: Survey
Roughly two in 10 Americans support former Fox News host Pete Hegseth as President-elect Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, according to a new poll. In an Associated Press/NORC Research Center poll, 19% of respondents said they “strongly support'' or “somewhat support'' President Trump's selection of Mr. Hegseth. 35% responded that they “strongly disagree'' or […]
Trump press secretary: This is a 'sucker punch' in Biden's last days
Incoming White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt joined ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss President Biden’s decision to issue a … source
No. 2 Senate Democratic leader will back Rubio for secretary of State
Senate Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin (Ill.) announced Monday that he will vote for Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to be the next secretary of state, putting Rubio on track to be confirmed as the next president. It shows that. Trump's first day in office received overwhelming support. “Senator Rubio fully understands the role of the United […]
Confirmation hearing for Trump's VA secretary pick delayed
The confirmation hearing for former Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.), President-elect Trump's nominee to be the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs, has been postponed for one week until January 21st. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, said: said in a statement on Monday. Collins “submitted all documents in a timely manner, […]
Incoming White House press secretary: “Congress needs to immediately get to work”
“Congress needs to immediately get to work to start drafting a big, beautiful bill that needs to make its way to President Trump’s … source
Angel Moms Push for Rapid Confirmation of Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary
Angel moms whose children were killed by illegal aliens or poisoned with fentanyl need immediate attention from Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD), whom President-elect Donald Trump has nominated to head the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). seeking approval. Several angel moms provided strong statements to Breitbart News in support of Noem and urged an expedited confirmation […]