53 minutes ago Confirmation hearings live updates: Pam Bondi evades questions on Trump loyalty as protesters interrupt Marco Rubio

President-elect’s picks for attorney general and secretary of state, Pam Bondi and Marco Rubio, among those facing senators on Wednesday

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23 hours ago Pete Hegseth dodges questions on invading Greenland and drinking on the job in tense confirmation hearing – live

Trump pick for defense secretary also questioned on affairs and women in the military; protesters interrupt opening remarksDonald Trump will come in to power with a “trifecta” of governmental control after his Republican party won the House of Representatives, the Senate and the presidency in the 2024 US election. It will give Trump significant power to enact his agenda on the economy, immigration and other major issues.House Democrats are said to be prioritising taking control of Congress in 2026 over everything else, with Axios reporting that the House Democrats’ two largest ideological factions – the Progressive Caucus and the centre-left New Democrat Coalition – are trying to smooth over any disagreements ahead of Trump returning to the White House on 20 January. The two factions contain roughly 100 House Democrats. Who was to blame for the loss in the presidential election and the Biden administration’s policy towards Israel during its war on Gaza are among the topics of disagr...

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21 hours ago ‘I’m not perfect’: Hegseth testifies on sexual assault and drinking claims

Trump Pentagon pick grilled by Democrats at Senate confirmation hearing amid concerns of his personal historyUS politics live – latest updatesPete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s controversial pick for US secretary of defense, defended his record in a contentious Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, acknowledging he was “not a perfect person” as Democratic lawmakers grilled the military veteran and Fox News host on allegations of sexual assault, excessive alcohol use and financial mismanagement.Hegseth can only afford to lose the votes of three Senate Republicans, assuming every Democratic senator opposes his nomination, and a number of members have voiced concerns about Hegseth’s personal history and his views on women in the military. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Confirmation hearings live updates: Attorney general pick Pam Bondi to be quizzed over Trump election denial claims

President-elect’s picks for attorney general and secretary of state, Pam Bondi and Marco Rubio, among those facing senators on Wednesday

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23 hours ago Pete Hegseth dismisses ‘false’ claims as Senate grills him on sexual assault allegation, alcohol abuse: Live updates

President-elect’s controversial pick for secretary of defense will face tough questions about his past from senators as he makes case to lead Pentagon

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6 hours ago Trump’s cabinet hopefuls set for Senate grillings as Newsom urges him to visit LA: Live

President-elect’s picks for attorney general and secretary of state, Pam Bondi and Marco Rubio, among those facing senators on Wednesday

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7 hours ago Pam Bondi and Marco Rubio set for Senate grilling as Newsom issues call for Trump to visit LA: Live

President-elect’s picks for attorney general and secretary of state among those facing senators on Wednesday

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24 hours ago Pete Hegseth questioned on women in military in tense confirmation hearing interrupted by protests – live

Trump pick for defense secretary criticized for earlier comments as ranking Democrat questions FBI report and protesters interrupt opening remarksDonald Trump will come in to power with a “trifecta” of governmental control after his Republican party won the House of Representatives, the Senate and the presidency in the 2024 US election. It will give Trump significant power to enact his agenda on the economy, immigration and other major issues.House Democrats are said to be prioritising taking control of Congress in 2026 over everything else, with Axios reporting that the House Democrats’ two largest ideological factions – the Progressive Caucus and the centre-left New Democrat Coalition – are trying to smooth over any disagreements ahead of Trump returning to the White House on 20 January. The two factions contain roughly 100 House Democrats. Who was to blame for the loss in the presidential election and the Biden administration’s policy towards Israel during its war on Gaza are amo...

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9 hours ago Question on ASEAN stumped Hegseth at Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important?

In a heated Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tammy Duckworth grilled the proposed defense secretary over the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, asking him if he could name one member and how many countries were in the bloc

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25 hours ago Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense pick, interrupted by protesters at Senate confirmation hearing: Live updates

President-elect’s controversial pick for secretary of defense will face tough questions about his past from senators as he makes case to lead Pentagon

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9 hours ago Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing ends with GOP signaling approval: Live updates

President-elect’s controversial pick for secretary of defense faced tough questions about his past from senators as he made case to lead Pentagon

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25 hours ago Pete Hegseth hearing: protesters interrupt opening remarks of defense secretary pick – US politics live

Protesters quickly escorted out by police; Hegseth is first Trump nominee to face senatorsDonald Trump will come in to power with a “trifecta” of governmental control after his Republican party won the House of Representatives, the Senate and the presidency in the 2024 US election. It will give Trump significant power to enact his agenda on the economy, immigration and other major issues.House Democrats are said to be prioritising taking control of Congress in 2026 over everything else, with Axios reporting that the House Democrats’ two largest ideological factions – the Progressive Caucus and the centre-left New Democrat Coalition – are trying to smooth over any disagreements ahead of Trump returning to the White House on 20 January. The two factions contain roughly 100 House Democrats. Who was to blame for the loss in the presidential election and the Biden administration’s policy towards Israel during its war on Gaza are among the topics of disagreement between some House Democra...

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19 hours ago Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing ends with GOP signaling approval: Live Updates

President-elect’s controversial pick for secretary of defense faced tough questions about his past from senators as he made case to lead Pentagon

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26 hours ago Watch live: Trump defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth testifies in confirmation hearing amid sexual assault claims

Watch live as Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth faces questions from the Senate on Tuesday, 14 January.

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25 hours ago Trump’s Pentagon pick testifies amid claims of sexual assault and alcohol use

Republican acknowledges criticism of Pete Hegseth as Fox News host appears at Senate confirmation hearingUS politics live – latest updatesPete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s controversial pick for US secretary of defense, appeared at a Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, as the military veteran and Fox News host weathers intense scrutiny over allegations of sexual assault, excessive alcohol use and financial mismanagement.Hegseth can only afford to lose the votes of three Senate Republicans, assuming every Democratic senator opposes his nomination, and several Republican members have voiced concerns about Hegseth’s personal history and his views on women in the military. Continue reading...

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29 hours ago Trump’s Pentagon pick to testify amid claims of sexual assault and alcohol use

Bitter battle expected at Senate hearing but Republicans appear confident Pete Hegseth will be confirmed Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s controversial pick for US secretary of defense, will testify at a Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, as the military veteran and Fox News host faces intense scrutiny over allegations of sexual assault, excessive alcohol use and financial mismanagement.The Senate armed services committee will convene at 9.30am ET on Tuesday to question Hegseth, who faces an uncertain path to confirmation. Hegseth can only afford to lose the votes of three Senate Republicans, assuming every Democratic senator opposes his nomination, and several Republican members have voiced concerns about Hegseth’s personal history and his views on women in the military. Continue reading...

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