Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense was unusual. He wasn't sworn in to tell the truth, and the FBI report on him wasn't shared with the full committee. This raised eyebrows, especially since his qualifications aren't stellar. He's led small organizations and a small group of
Pete Hegseth, nominated for Secretary of Defense, has a history that's raising eyebrows. From tattoos linked to white supremacy to a severe drinking problem, and even a rape allegation, his past is controversial. His book, 'The War on Warriors', criticizes women in combat and Geneva conventions. Yet
Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, recently had her confirmation hearing for the role of attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump. She's promised to end any partisanship within the Department of Justice and ensure fair justice for all. Trump nominated Bondi after his initial pi
Pete Hegseth, nominated by Trump for a Pentagon position, faced tough questions during his confirmation hearing. Senators, mainly Democrats, questioned him about past misconduct allegations, heavy drinking, and his views on women in the military. Hegseth brushed these off as part of a smear campaign
A top senator recently received a warning from a government watchdog about a worrying increase in defaults on COVID-era loans. The watchdog, Brian Miller, highlighted that these loan programs have reported losses of over $1 billion as of November 2024. These numbers have been growing since debtors s
This week, the Senate has a packed schedule. They're having more than a dozen hearings for President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks. Some people are expected to sail through, like Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State. But others might face tough questions, like former Fox News host Pete Hegseth f
This week, the Senate will vet several of Trump's Cabinet nominees. These hearings follow weeks of private meetings. Let's see who's up first: On Tuesday, at 9 a. m. , former congressman and military chaplain Doug Collins will face the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee for the Department of Vetera
In a surprising turn of events, many Senate Democrats joined Republicans on Thursday to move forward with a bill that would require authorities to detain undocumented immigrants accused of specific crimes. This comes as a shift in strategy for Democrats, who are trying to pick their battles wisely a
In Rhode Island, the Senate is undergoing significant changes. Two prominent committee chairs, Senator Alana M. DiMario and Senator Dawn Euer, are stepping down from their roles. DiMario has been a strong advocate for climate policies, while Euer has played a crucial part in judge confirmations and
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is planning some big changes. One of the first things he wants to do is make the Senate work more days. Instead of the usual four days a week, Thune is thinking about five-day workweeks. This is to help get more done, especially in the first 100 days
