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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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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.

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.”…

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.”…

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.