During a contentious Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) faced criticism for her questioning of Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth. Duckworth repeatedly pressed Hegseth with demands for a "yes or no" answer regarding his experience leading audits, a line of questioning some found overly aggressive.
The prolonged legal ordeal for Alfredo Luna, a former decorated police officer and Marine veteran, concluded on January 13th with the dismissal of charges against him by the Riverside County District Attorney in California. Luna’s case, initiated in 2021 following the events of January 6th, has been fraught with controversy and accusations of procedural overreach.
During an appearance on NewsNation’s Dan Abrams Live on Tuesday, Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) emphasized the importance of prioritizing immediate disaster relief for affected families while considering conditional measures to strengthen future preparedness.
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) announced following Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing that she would support him as President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense.
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, firmly countered accusations from Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) during his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing. Hirono cited anonymous reports claiming Hegseth drank on the job at Fox News—allegations refuted by numerous former colleagues and associates.
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State, plans to deliver a scathing critique of globalist foreign policy during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday. Rubio’s prepared remarks, obtained exclusively by Breitbart News, outline his belief that the so-called "liberal world order" has become not only obsolete but a threat to U.S. interests.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas defended President Joe Biden’s delay in taking executive action on the southern border during an interview with PBS NewsHour on Tuesday. Facing criticism from outgoing ICE Deputy Director P.J. Lechleitner, who argued the administration should have acted sooner, Mayorkas emphasized that earlier action would have likely faced litigation with uncertain outcomes.
President Joe Biden released a farewell letter to the nation on Wednesday ahead of his Oval Office address. The letter reflected on his tenure, showcasing what he claims are key accomplishments and personal triumphs during his presidency.
Families who lost loved ones during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal are rallying behind Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense.
