Gabbard meets with senators amid questions over Russia, Syria
Former Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, who was nominated by President-elect Trump to be Director of National Intelligence, met with senators at the Capitol on Tuesday, but she is not the only U.S. president like Russian President Vladimir Putin or the now-retired President Putin. He faces Republican concerns over his controversial positions, which are sympathetic […]
Under pressure: Trump world presses senators on Hegseth
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec Newsletter {beacon} Defense &national security Defense &national security Full text Lawmakers face divisive battle over $884 billion defense bill Congressional negotiators are facing roadblocks over divisive culture war amendments to the 1,800-page National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that addresses America's core national security priorities. The $883.7 billion […]
Musk-backed group runs ad pressuring senators to support Hegseth
An organization previously supported by tech billionaire Elon Musk is running an ad pressuring senators to support President-elect Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth. The ad, by the conservative group Building America's Future, will air on national television and will focus specifically on Iowa through digital platforms. It was first reported that daily […]
Islanders, Ilya Sorokin beat Senators for rare back-to-back wins
The Islanders have won just eight games in regulation. The Islanders struggled throughout November. The Islanders' special teams are notoriously terrible, and the third period is no different. The Islanders somehow manage to qualify for the playoffs. Perhaps that says more about the state of the Eastern Conference than anything else. On December 8, 2024, […]
‘Senators call me up saying he’s fantastic’
President-elect Donald Trump said Friday that he has heard rave reviews from senators about his nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, and is confident he will be confirmed. “Pete seems to be doing well now.” Mr Trump said A clip of “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker's interview with the president-elect, which will air Sunday. […]
Republican senators launch inquiry into unpublished NIH study on puberty blockers for trans youth
In a letter to Monica Bertagnoli, director of the National Institutes of Health, six Republican senators said they were “concerned about the transparency” of research funded by the NIH, the federal agency responsible for conducting and supporting medical research. ” he said. They publicly voiced their concerns following October. New York Times coverage Long-awaited research […]
7 GOP Senators Most Likely To Stand Between Trump And His Dream Cabinet
It's not just Senate Democrats that President-elect Donald Trump has to worry about as he finalizes his Cabinet nominees. Many Republicans have sidestepped questions about some of President Trump's more controversial nominees, raising questions about which of his nominees will survive the confirmation process. The candidates receiving the most pushback from inside the Republican tent […]
All but 7 Republican Senators Voted to Confirm Lloyd Austin as Def Sec
Nearly all Republican senators have voted to confirm President Joe Biden's Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in 2021, with some disparaging the prospects of Trump's nominee for the post, Pete Hegseth. This includes members of Congress who are seen as having the potential to do so. Republican strategist Andy Slavian noted that only seven are […]
GOP senators ‘very impressed’ with Musk, Ramaswamy DOGE framework amid meetings on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, DC – Lawmakers told FOX News Digital they are “very impressed” with President-elect Donald Trump's policies. Government Efficiency Bureau (DOGE) framework in talks with government appointees Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy on Capitol Hill. In November, President Trump named Tesla CEO Musk and former presidential candidate Ramaswamy to co-lead DOGE, a new federal department […]
Hegseth Shoring Up Support from Key GOP Senators as Smear Campaign Falters
Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth has received support from key Republican senators amid a well-documented refutation of a concerted smear campaign against him based on long-standing allegations from anonymous sources. It is being strengthened. On Wednesday, incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) announced his support for Hegseth, reports said. washington examiner journalist. […]