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Trump Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth pitches himself as a 'change agent' in Senate hearing

Pete Hegseth pitched himself as a "change agent" to lead the Defense Department while Democrats excoriated him as unfit for any military leadership post in the first confirmation hearing for President-elect Donald Trump incoming Cabinet nominees on Tuesday.

The New York Times · 2h

Senate Hearings for Trump’s Cabinet Picks Have Begun. Here’s the Schedule.

Selections for attorney general, secretary of homeland security, secretary of state and Treasury secretary are among those set to have hearings this week.

The Associated Press on MSN · 3h

Trump’s Cabinet picks are set for Senate hearings. Here’s the schedule

Senate hearings are set to begin for Donald Trump’s picks for his Cabinet. Many have been meeting with senators individually.

Laken Riley, Act and Senate

LA Times on MSN · 5h

The Senate is considering the Laken Riley Act. Here’s what it would do

The bill would require immigration officers to detain immigrants who are suspected of minor theft and cede some federal immigration enforcement power to states.

Newsweek on MSN · 21h

Full List of Senators Who Voted Against Advancing Laken Riley Act

Ten senators voted against further debate on the Laken Riley Act, which would mandate ICE detention of undocumented immigrants charged in some crimes.

The Washington Post on MSN · 2d

Democrats warm to Laken Riley bill as Senate to take up measure

Legislation that would allow federal authorities to detain undocumented immigrants accused of thefts and related crimes is gaining support despite costs of enforcement and due process concerns.

Jim Justice, United States Senate and West Virginia

Charleston Gazette-Mail · 1h

West Virginia’s former governor Justice takes Senate oath of office

Jim Justice, former governor of West Virginia, took the oath of office for the Senate Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. A former billionaire whose family businesses include coal mines and the operation of The Greenbrier resort,

Washington Examiner on MSN · 5h

Jim Justice sworn into Senate after two terms as West Virginia governor

Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV) was sworn into the Senate on Tuesday, bringing Republicans one step closer to a 53-seat majority in the upper chamber. Justice took the oath of office one day after he finished his second term as West Virginia governor and six days before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated for a second term

Clarksburg-Weston WDTV on MSN · 4h

Jim Justice officially sworn in as United States Senator

Justice was officially sworn into the United States Senate Tuesday, replacing long-time Democratic Senator Joe Manchin. Justice, who previously served two terms as Governor of West Virginia, was joined by his Republican colleague Senator Shelley Moore Capito on the Senate floor for his swearing in.

Highlights: Pete Hegseth questioned about misconduct allegations and views on women at Senate confirmation hearing

He can communicate so well to the American people," Waltz said, adding that Hegseth can articulate "why we need what we need ...

The death of the Senate confirmation hearing

Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) pressed Hegseth on whether he would resign if he drank in office (he declined to answer directly ...

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Hegseth, under Senate scrutiny, mutes critique of women in combat

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s choice for defense secretary, drew Democrats’ ire for past statements voicing strong opposition to ...

How Many Senate Votes Does Hegseth Need to Be Confirmed Secretary of Defense?

The Senate Armed Services panel has 14 Republicans and 13 Democrats, so Hegseth can only lose a single Republican, if all ...

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Top 5 moments from Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's choice to head up the Pentagon, faced a Senate confirmation grilling from the Armed ...

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Keller: Hegseth's evasions at Senate confirmation hearing are nothing new

Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth answered questions about misconduct allegations, war crimes and his drinking habits ...

Live / Watch live: Pam Bondi testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for attorney general

Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, testifies at a confirmation hearing before the Senate ...

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Four takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s contentious Senate hearing

Pete Hegseth spent several hours in front of the Senate, where Democrats repeatedly questioned his fitness for the position ...

How the president’s cabinet gets confirmed by Senate

NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah details the cabinet confirmation process and explains some of the challenges President-elect ...

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