Jan 14 WATCH: Sen. Kelly questions Hegseth about lack of transparency on personal troubles By Molly Finnegan “What I want to understand is whether or not you bring any of the necessary experience that this job requires," Kelly a said. Continue reading
Jan 13 Watch 7:20 Hegseth confirmation hearings to begin amid sexual misconduct accusations By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat Confirmation hearings for several President-elect Trump’s nominations will begin this week. Pete Hegseth, the pick to lead the Defense Department, will face questions about a number of misconduct allegations that have surfaced against the former Fox News host. White House… Continue watching
Mar 23 Takeaways from Day 3 of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press It's not just Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson who is being scrutinized. Senators are also being watched at this milestone moment considering the first Black woman for the high court. Continue reading
Mar 23 WATCH: Jackson says a diverse judicial branch ‘bolsters public confidence in our system’ By Laura Santhanam When people see that the judicial branch is comprised of a variety of people, the Supreme Court nominee said, it builds confidence that the rulings handed down are “fair and just and that everything has been considered.”… Continue reading
Mar 23 WATCH: Asked about compassion, Jackson says public safety and rehabilitation were her goals By Laura Santhanam Sen. Thom Tillis suggested that Ketanji Brown Jackson’s compassion “could lead to bad results” when it comes to recidivism. A former trial judge, Jackson responded her “attempts to communicate directly with defendants is about public safety.”… Continue reading
Dec 14 WATCH: Senate hearing on the nomination of Robert Califf as commissioner of FDA By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration deftly parried questions on crises ranging from the COVID pandemic to the opioid epidemic. Continue reading
Oct 11 Supreme Court pick Barrett draws on faith, family for Senate By Mark Sherman, Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Mike Balsamo, Associated Press Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett vows to be a justice “fearless of criticism” as the split Senate charges ahead with confirmation hearings on President Donald Trump’s pick to cement a conservative court majority before Election Day. Continue reading
Jul 23 Senate confirms Mark Esper as secretary of defense By Robert Burns, Associated Press Mark Esper, an Army veteran and former defense industry lobbyist, won Senate confirmation Tuesday by a vote of 90-8, ending the longest period the Pentagon has gone without a confirmed leader in its history. Continue reading
Jul 16 WATCH: Defense secretary nominee says U.S. should pursue diplomacy with Iran By Robert Burns, Associated Press "I agree we do not want war with Iran," Mark Esper said. "We are not seeking war with Iran. We need to get back on the diplomatic channel."… Continue reading
Jan 15 WATCH: William Barr says he could conceive of prosecuting journalists ‘as last resort’ By Associated Press President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general says he can't rule out jailing reporters for doing their jobs. Continue reading