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Highlights: Pete Hegseth questioned about misconduct allegations and views on women at Senate confirmation hearing

He can communicate so well to the American people," Waltz said, adding that Hegseth can articulate "why we need what we need for our troops, and that is a critical piece that President Trump values, as well.

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Hegseth emerges from tough Senate hearing with confirmation vote on track

Senate Republicans are expressing optimism that Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon, earned the support he needs to be confirmed after he emerged mostly unscathed from his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday.

Politico · 2h

The death of the Senate confirmation hearing

Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) pressed Hegseth on whether he would resign if he drank in office (he declined to answer directly) and Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) gave the former Fox host a pop quiz, asking him to name nations in ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations), which he failed to do.

Trump, Senate

The New York Times · 2h

Senate Hearings for Trump’s Cabinet Picks Have Begun. Here’s the Schedule.

Selections for attorney general, secretary of homeland security, secretary of state and Treasury secretary are among those set to have hearings this week.

The Associated Press on MSN · 3h

Trump’s Cabinet picks are set for Senate hearings. Here’s the schedule

Senate hearings are set to begin for Donald Trump’s picks for his Cabinet. Many have been meeting with senators individually.

U.S. News & World Report · 5h

Senate Democrats Urge Republican to Delay Hearing for Trump's Energy Secretary Pick

The hearing for Chris Wright is scheduled for Wednesday. Wright plans to step down as CEO and chairman of Liberty Energy once he is confirmed as energy secretary. He is expected to help boost Trump's policy of energy dominance with increased production of U.

Laken Riley, Act and Senate

LA Times on MSN · 5h

The Senate is considering the Laken Riley Act. Here’s what it would do

The bill would require immigration officers to detain immigrants who are suspected of minor theft and cede some federal immigration enforcement power to states.

Newsweek on MSN · 20h

Full List of Senators Who Voted Against Advancing Laken Riley Act

Ten senators voted against further debate on the Laken Riley Act, which would mandate ICE detention of undocumented immigrants charged in some crimes.

The Washington Post on MSN · 2d

Democrats warm to Laken Riley bill as Senate to take up measure

Legislation that would allow federal authorities to detain undocumented immigrants accused of thefts and related crimes is gaining support despite costs of enforcement and due process concerns.

Jim Justice, United States Senate and West Virginia

Charleston Gazette-Mail · 1h

West Virginia’s former governor Justice takes Senate oath of office

Jim Justice, former governor of West Virginia, took the oath of office for the Senate Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. A former billionaire whose family businesses include coal mines and the operation of The Greenbrier resort,

Washington Examiner on MSN · 5h

Jim Justice sworn into Senate after two terms as West Virginia governor

Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV) was sworn into the Senate on Tuesday, bringing Republicans one step closer to a 53-seat majority in the upper chamber. Justice took the oath of office one day after he finished his second term as West Virginia governor and six days before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated for a second term

Clarksburg-Weston WDTV on MSN · 4h

Jim Justice officially sworn in as United States Senator

Justice was officially sworn into the United States Senate Tuesday, replacing long-time Democratic Senator Joe Manchin. Justice, who previously served two terms as Governor of West Virginia, was joined by his Republican colleague Senator Shelley Moore Capito on the Senate floor for his swearing in.

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Hegseth, under Senate scrutiny, mutes critique of women in combat

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s choice for defense secretary, drew Democrats’ ire for past statements voicing strong opposition to ...

Live / Watch live: Pam Bondi testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for attorney general

Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, testifies at a confirmation hearing before the Senate ...

How the president’s cabinet gets confirmed by Senate

NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah details the cabinet confirmation process and explains some of the challenges President-elect ...

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Pete Hegseth to Tell Senate Panel He Plans to Restore ‘Warrior Culture’

The Trump Pentagon nominee is likely to face sharp questioning at his Senate confirmation hearing about his past and his ...

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Michigan Senate Republican Leader Enters Open Race for Governor's Seat in 2026

State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is the second well-known candidate to enter the race to succeed Whitmer, who has ...

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Trump's pick for defence chief vows to restore 'warrior culture' as he faces Senate grilling

The former Fox News host and National Guard veteran has faced sexual assault allegations. Hegseth denies all wrongdoing and ...

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Playbook: Hegseth, Senate Dems prepare for battle

At 9:30 a.m., the first of President-elect DONALD TRUMP’s Cabinet nominees will face a confirmation hearing: PETE HEGSETH, an ...

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