Politics Jan 15 Read Pam Bondi’s full opening statement for her confirmation hearing “If confirmed, I will work to restore confidence and integrity to the Department of Justice – and each of its components,” Bondi will say in her opening statement.
Politics Jan 14 WATCH: Pam Bondi testifies in Senate confirmation hearing for attorney general — Day 1 Bondi, Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, sought to reassure Democratic senators Wednesday that her Justice Department would not prosecute anyone for political purposes but also refused to rule out the potential for investigations into adversaries of the Republican president-elect.
Politics Jan 14 Takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing Hegseth said he will be a “change agent” and a “warrior” for the department as Republicans demand new and strong leadership in the Pentagon. Democrats said Hegseth’s lack of experience, his past comments about women and Black troops and allegations…
Politics Jan 14 What to watch in Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing Hegseth, a 44-year-old Army National Guard veteran and former Fox News Channel weekend host, has faced strong criticism from Democrats over his thin resume compared to previous defense secretaries, along with allegations of excessive drinking, sexual assault and mismanagement of…
Politics Jan 09 WATCH: Senate Republicans speak about Laken Riley Act on detaining undocumented immigrants accused of some crimes Newly in the minority, Democrats voted with Republicans on Thursday to advance the immigration legislation, signaling that they will try and find spots to work with President-elect Donald Trump while simultaneously trying to block much of his agenda.
Politics Jan 06 WATCH: Congress certifies Trump reelection with electoral vote count The proceedings unfolded Monday without violence or mayhem, in stark contrast to the Jan. 6, 2021, violence as a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol.
Politics Jan 03 WATCH: Senate gavels in, opening 119th Congress New Senate Majority Leader John Thune kicked off the new session with a promise to preserve the filibuster, saying in his first floor speech as leader that his priority will be to “ensure the Senate stays the Senate.”…
Politics Dec 14 Pelosi gets hip replacement surgery at U.S. military hospital in Germany after injury from fall Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had hip replacement surgery Saturday at a U.S. military hospital in Germany after falling while at an event in Luxembourg with other members of Congress.
Politics Dec 13 Pelosi hospitalized on official trip to Luxembourg after she ‘sustained an injury’ Pelosi, 84, was in Europe with a bipartisan congressional delegation to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
Politics Dec 05 WATCH: Hegseth speaks with reporters as senators push back on his views about women in combat Pete Hegseth has spent the week trying to reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead Trump’s Department of Defense in the wake of high-profile allegations about excessive drinking and sexual assault. But senators in both parties have also expressed concern about…