Supporters of President-elect Donald J. Trump are mounting a robust campaign to secure confirmation for Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, despite a slew of accusations and concerns about his qualifications.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) expressed a willingness to collaborate with newly elected Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA) to address key issues in Pennsylvania. Speaking at the Pennsylvania Farm Show over the weekend, Fetterman described his recent conversation with McCormick as a "great discussion," emphasizing the importance of working across party lines to improve the state.
With only 18 days remaining until President Trump’s return, Senate Republicans are urging the swift confirmation of his National Security team in the wake of a devastating terror attack in New Orleans. The attack, which has been linked to ISIS inspiration, underscored the urgency of having a strong, capable security apparatus in place to protect the country.
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has instructed cabinet nominees to cease all social media activity ahead of Senate confirmation hearings, according to a report from the New York Post. The directive, issued by incoming Chief of Staff Susie Wiles on December 29, stresses that nominees should not speak publicly without prior approval.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Friday that several North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region died from injuries sustained on the battlefield. Zelensky addressed the issue at a press conference, explaining that while Ukrainian forces successfully captured the soldiers of the Korean People's Army (KPA), they were severely wounded and could not be resuscitated.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) stated his intention to meet with President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees before deciding on their confirmations, underscoring his duty as a U.S. Senator to approach the process with an open mind.
U.S. officials are raising alarms over the possibility of thousands of ISIS fighters escaping from detention centers in Syria due to ongoing Turkish-backed military operations.
More than 120 retired U.S. generals and admirals signed a letter in "strong support" for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense.