Politics Jan 14 WATCH: Lawmakers question Hegseth on his views about women in the military By Steff Staples
Politics Jan 14 Watch 5:22 Sen. Duckworth explains why she says Hegseth is unqualified to lead Pentagon During Tuesday's confirmation hearing, Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois told defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth that she doesn't believe he is qualified for the job. Sen. Duckworth is a former Army helicopter pilot who lost her legs in a… By Geoff Bennett, Shrai Popat, Kyle Midura
Politics Jan 14 WATCH: ‘You’re not qualified,’ Duckworth tells Hegseth in confirmation questioning While women have earned their place in their units, "You have not earned your place as secretary of defense," Duckworth said. By Erica R. Hendry
Politics Feb 28 Republicans block Senate bill to protect nationwide access to IVF treatments Senate Republicans have blocked legislation that would protect access to in vitro fertilization, objecting to a vote on the issue Wednesday even after widespread backlash to a recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that threatens the practice. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Nation Dec 21 Watch 5:56 Sen. Duckworth on legislation to improve airline handling of mobility, medical devices Disabled travelers in the United States often face embarrassing security pat downs, damaged or even lost mobility devices. In July, there were 834 reported incidents of damaged wheelchairs or scooters— an average of 28 a day. For more about the…
Apr 22 Senate passes bill to fight hate crimes against Asian Americans By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The measure passed Thursday would expedite the review of hate crimes and provide support for local law enforcement in response to thousands of reported violent incidents in the past year. Continue reading
Mar 31 Watch 7:10 Sen. Duckworth writes of resiliency, healing in her book that’s a ‘love letter’ to America Senator Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat from Illinois, made headlines recently when she threatened to block President Joe Biden's cabinet nominations until Asian Americans had more representation in the administration. She joins Judy Woodruff now to speak about the administration's response,… Continue watching
Oct 13 WATCH: Barrett declines to discuss views on IVF By Associated Press Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett has declined to say whether she views the criminalizing of in vitro fertilization as constitutional, describing it as an abstract question. Continue reading
Aug 20 WATCH: Tammy Duckworth dubs Trump the ‘coward in chief’ By Associated Press The Illinois Democrat and military veteran lost her legs during a helicopter crash while serving in Iraq. She said at Thursday's Democratic National Convention that Joe Biden understands the sacrifices military families make. Continue reading
Apr 19 WATCH: Sen. Duckworth and daughter make Senate history By Associated Press The Illinois Democrat brought her daughter, in a pink hat, onto the Senate floor under new rules that permitted it. Duckworth already is the only senator to have given birth while serving in the Senate. Maile, born April 9, is… Continue reading