Jan 14 Watch 8:40 Mayorkas defends Biden's homeland security and immigration policies By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Immigration has been a white-hot political issue for years and helped propel Donald Trump back into the Oval Office. The incoming president has promised mass deportations and is expected to issue a slew of related executive orders soon after being… Continue watching
Jan 14 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears arguments on Texas law restricting access to porn websites By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed open to a Texas law aimed at blocking kids from seeing online pornography, though the justices could still send it back to a lower court for more consideration of how the age verification measure… Continue reading
Jan 14 WATCH: Biden designates Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands national monuments By Will Weissert, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Tuesday designated two sites in California as national monuments that will honor Native American tribes while shielding picturesque mountains and deserts from mining and energy development. Continue reading
Jan 14 WATCH: Hirono asks Hegseth whether he'd follow unlawful orders from Trump By Gabrielle Hays Hegseth did not directly answer the questions about the incoming commander-in-chief. Continue reading
Jan 14 WATCH: Sen. Kaine questions Hegseth about infidelity and assault allegation in hearing By Gabrielle Hays "I have failed in things in my life, and thankfully, I'm redeemed by my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ," Hegseth said on Tuesday. Continue reading
Jan 14 WATCH: Sen. Wicker calls Hegseth a 'top-shelf communicator' during confirmation hearing By Gabrielle Hays "We must not underestimate the importance of having a top-shelf communicator as secretary of defense," Wicker said. Continue reading
Jan 14 WATCH: Sen. Sullivan questions Hegseth about 'woke military' at confirmation hearing By Kenichi Serino Hegseth said a report alleging extremism in the military was incorrect and agreed with Sullivan that it was a "false narrative" supported by the media. Continue reading
Jan 14 WATCH: Sen. Cramer asks Hegseth about Jerusalem cross tattoo By Gabrielle Hays Hegseth has said this tattoo, which has been associated with extremist groups, prevented him from serving as a member of the National Guard at President Joe Biden's inauguration. Continue reading
Jan 14 WATCH: 'You're not qualified,' Duckworth tells Hegseth in confirmation questioning By Erica R. Hendry While women have earned their place in their units, "You have not earned your place as secretary of defense," Duckworth said. Continue reading
Jan 14 Takeaways from Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lolita Baldor, Associated Press 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… Continue reading