Politics Jan 23 Senate advances Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary despite misconduct allegations The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump's defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease among Republicans over his behavior and qualifications to lead the U.S. military.
Politics Jan 22 Trump’s sweeping pardons of Jan. 6 rioters faces no push back despite many Republicans disagreeing with action Many Republicans on Capitol Hill do not agree with President Donald Trump's decision to pardon and commute sentences for more than 1,500 people charged with crimes related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol…
Politics Jan 20 With the full embrace of Republicans, Trump returns to a changed Washington Donald Trump has taken the oath of office inside a tightly packed Capitol Rotunda.
Politics Jan 17 Biden won’t enforce TikTok ban, leaving fate of app to Trump, official says President Joe Biden won't enforce a ban on the social media app TikTok that is set to take effect a day before he leaves office, a U.S. official says.
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.