4 hours ago GOP Sen. Joni Ernst officially backs Pete Hegseth for DOD after initial uncertainty

Sen. Joni Ernst revealed she is officially supporting Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense after Tuesday's hearing.

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27 hours ago Weiss Report: Hunter’s drug use can’t explain away not paying taxes on money earned by 'last name'

Special Counsel David Weiss' final report into Hunter Biden found that his drug use could not explain why he did not pay taxes across a four-year period.

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3 hours ago Caitlyn Jenner predicts a 'change' in Californians after LA fires shine ‘bright light’ on state's ‘weaknesses’

Caitlyn Jenner criticizes the lack of wildfire preparation by California leadership and predicts that the wildfire disaster will create a "change" in thinking in the state.

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4 hours ago Sen. Josh Hawley Calls on Trump to ‘Set Moral Tone’ of Administration by Repealing Biden’s Pro

Hawley called on Trump to "set the moral tone of his second term" by repealing the Biden administration's pro-abortion legacy.  The post Sen. Josh Hawley Calls on Trump to ‘Set Moral Tone’ of Administration by Repealing Biden’s Pro-Abortion Policies appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 hours ago Biden prepares to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba in deal to free political prisoners

Biden prepares to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba in deal to free political prisoners  PBS NewsHour

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5 hours ago Biden admin’s final rule banning Chinese connected cars also bars robotaxi testing on U.S. roads

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a final rule Tuesday that would ban the sale or import of connected vehicles from China and Russia due to national security concerns. The rule would also bar Chinese car companies, such as WeRide and Pony AI, from testing self-driving cars on U.S. roads.  “China is trying to dominate […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 hours ago DOJ racing the clock to enshrine 'woke' policing rules, lawyer says, as judge hears Breonna Taylor reform case

A marathon seven-hour Louisville police reform consent decree hearing did not produce the results the Biden DOJ appeared to hope for, according to one attorney.

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5 hours ago Biden admin’s final rule banning Chinese connected cars also bars robotaxi testing on US roads

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a final rule Tuesday that would ban the sale or import of connected vehicles from China and Russia due to national security concerns. The rule would also bar Chinese car companies, such as WeRide and Pony AI, from testing self-driving cars on U.S. roads.  “China is trying to dominate […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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7 hours ago 39 arrests made in Eaton, Palisades fire zones as Los Angeles leaders crack down on crimes against disaster victims

39 arrests made in Eaton, Palisades fire zones as Los Angeles leaders crack down on crimes against disaster victims  CBS News

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5 hours ago Biden signs ambitious order to bolster energy resources for AI data centers

Biden signs ambitious order to bolster energy resources for AI data centers  The Associated Press

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7 hours ago Los Angeles Wildfires: All the Benefit Concerts Raising Funds for Disaster Victims

Los Angeles Wildfires: All the Benefit Concerts Raising Funds for Disaster Victims  Rolling Stone

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5 hours ago Top Democrat presses Hegseth on supporting accused war criminals that Trump pardoned

Pete Hegseth told senators “restrictive rules of engagement” have “made it more difficult to defeat our enemies” as Democrats suggested he undervalued the laws of war.

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7 hours ago Column | Pete Hegseth seems open to ordering soldiers to shoot protesters

Column | Pete Hegseth seems open to ordering soldiers to shoot protesters  The Washington Post

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5 hours ago 'Clear vision': Conservatives rally around Hegseth after 'crushing' fiery confirmation hearing

Conservatives on social media praised Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth's performance at his confirmation hearing on Tuesday where the exchanges often became fiery.

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7 hours ago White House plans to remove Cuba's state sponsor of terrorism designation: report

The Biden administration reportedly plans to lift Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism on Tuesday, four years after the Trump White House issued the designation.

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5 hours ago Exclusive – Sen. Jim Banks: Pete Hegseth Excelled in Hearing as Democrats Repeated 'the Same Bullsh** Anonymous Accusations'

Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee "couldn't have gone better," new Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) told Breitbart News in an interview. The post Exclusive – Sen. Jim Banks: Pete Hegseth Excelled in Hearing as Democrats Repeated ‘the Same Bullsh** Anonymous Accusations’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 hours ago Pocahontas Flummoxed: Pete Hegseth Gets Best of Elizabeth Warren During Exchange

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) stuck her foot in her mouth while trying to attack Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth during his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday. The post Pocahontas Flummoxed: Pete Hegseth Gets Best of Elizabeth Warren During Exchange appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 hours ago Sen. Markwayne Mullin Slams Hypocritical Democrats During Hegseth Hearing: 'How Many Senators Have Showed Up Drunk to Vote at Night'

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) slammed Democrat colleagues attacking Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, during Tuesday's hearing, calling them out for their hypocrisy on a range of topics. The post Sen. Markwayne Mullin Slams Hypocritical Democrats During Hegseth Hearing: ‘How Many Senators Have Showed Up Drunk to Vote at Night’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 hours ago Pocahontas Flummoxed: Pete Hegseth Owns Elizabeth Warren in Failed 'Gotcha' Moment

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) stuck her foot in her mouth while trying to attack Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth during his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday. The post Pocahontas Flummoxed: Pete Hegseth Owns Elizabeth Warren in Failed ‘Gotcha’ Moment appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 hours ago Democrats question Pete Hegseth's qualifications at Senate confirmation hearing today

Pete Hegseth appeared before a Senate Committee for a public hearing on his nomination to be the next Secretary of Defense.

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8 hours ago Sullivan Receives Commitments from Secretary of Defense Nominee Hegseth on Alaska’s Strategic Importance and Restoring Military’s Core War

Sullivan Receives Commitments from Secretary of Defense Nominee Hegseth on Alaska’s Strategic Importance and Restoring Military’s Core War-Fighting Mission  Senator Dan Sullivan

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6 hours ago California wildfires prompt House Republican talks on conditioning aid: 'A pound of flesh'

House Republicans are beginning early discussions about whether aid to California should be conditioned on changing liberal policies they blame for helping the disaster.

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8 hours ago Hegseth grilled about sexual misconduct allegations, view on war crimes

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, faced tough questions from senators during his confirmation hearing.

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6 hours ago Live updates: Pete Hegseth, defense secretary pick, grilled during Senate confirmation hearing

Live updates: Pete Hegseth, defense secretary pick, grilled during Senate confirmation hearing  The Washington Post

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8 hours ago ‘Same Spot!’: Is a Small New Year’s Morning Blaze Connected to the Los Angeles Fire Disaster?

‘Same Spot!’: Is a Small New Year’s Morning Blaze Connected to the Los Angeles Fire Disaster?  The Wall Street Journal

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6 hours ago CA lawmaker demands federal probe amid fire destruction, as Sacramento seeks unity and accountability

California State Assemblymembers spoke out on varying aspects of the LA wildfires and emergency preparedness, with one sending letters to Washington for investigatory help.

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9 hours ago What Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Think About That 'Disaster Tourist' Label After Volunteering During LA Fires!

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are super irritated after being called “disaster tourists” while visiting those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. If you missed it, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seen volunteering and visiting with those impacted by fires late last week. They were quickly slammed by actress Justine Bateman, who called [...] Read More... The post What Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Think About That 'Disaster Tourist' Label After Volunteering During LA Fires! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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7 hours ago Hegseth fields questions about Alaska, Arctic defense amid Senate confirmation hearing

Hegseth fields questions about Alaska, Arctic defense amid Senate confirmation hearing  Alaska's News Source

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9 hours ago Live updates: Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth grilled on scandals during confirmation hearings

Live updates: Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth grilled on scandals during confirmation hearings  The Washington Post

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7 hours ago Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators grill Trump’s choice for Pentagon chief

“It’s time to give someone with dust on his boots the helm. A change agent,” Hegseth said in his opening remarks. The post Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators grill Trump’s choice for Pentagon chief appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 hours ago GOP Hegseth holdout presses Defense secretary nominee on her top 3 issues in military

Initial Republican holdout supporting Pete Hegseth as secretary of Defense, Sen. Joni Ernst, questioned the nominee about her top three issues during his hearing Tuesday morning.

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7 hours ago Dem senator ripped for invoking Hegseth's young daughter in 'despicable' confirmation hearing exchange

SecDef nominee Pete Hegseth and Dem. Sen. Tim Kaine engaged in a tense back and forth about Hegseth's marital history and Hegseth's young daughter was mentioned.

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10 hours ago LA councilwoman whose district ravaged by wildfires looks to hold leaders accountable for empty reservoirs

Los Angeles Council member Traci Park says she has "questions" about what happened to the fire hydrants and empty water reservoir as wildfires devastate her district.

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7 hours ago Democrats assail Hegseth as too divisive, inexperienced to run Pentagon

Democrats assail Hegseth as too divisive, inexperienced to run Pentagon  The Washington Post

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11 hours ago CNN's Alex Marquardt hesitant to admit he made money covering war zones: 'I don't go there to get paid'

CNN's Alex Marquardt was reluctant to admit he made money as a journalist while covering war zones after he took aim at Zachary Young's Afghanistan evacuation fees.

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8 hours ago GOP senator flips script on Dems for 'hypocritical' grilling of Hegseth: 'So ridiculous'

Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin claimed Democrats are "hypocritical" in questioning of Trump's Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing.

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11 hours ago Live updates: Hegseth faces questions on women in combat, says he’s a ‘smear campaign’ victim

Live updates: Hegseth faces questions on women in combat, says he’s a ‘smear campaign’ victim  The Washington Post

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8 hours ago US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the Biden record in the Middle East—and what comes next

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the Biden record in the Middle East—and what comes next  Atlantic Council

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13 hours ago Pete Hegseth at Confirmation Hearing: 'My Only Special Interest Is the Warfighter'

Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth will appear before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, telling senators that he will be a "change agent" at the Pentagon unlike previous defense secretaries. The post Pete Hegseth at Confirmation Hearing: ‘My Only Special Interest Is the Warfighter’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 hours ago The Latest: Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing adjourns following Senate questioning

The Latest: Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing adjourns following Senate questioning  The Washington Post

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15 hours ago Live updates: LA braces for extreme winds as disastrous fires still burn

Live updates: LA braces for extreme winds as disastrous fires still burn  NBC Los Angeles

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