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what’s happening here…
-The 5 biggest FBI scandals during Christopher Wray’s tenure as Director
-Biden commutes prison sentences of 1,500 people, pardons 39 others: ‘largest single-day pardon’
– Rep. Banks slams West Point as school apologizes for ‘mistake’ in not admitting Hegseth
President-elect Trump’s choice to head the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, was confirmed by the Republican Senate despite facing allegations of sexual assault, excessive drinking and financial mismanagement. It appears to be on track to gain sufficient support. he denied it.
One Republican senator told Fox News Digital that he was not aware of any Republican senators who were “adamantly opposed” to Hegseth’s confirmation.
They added that Hegseth “certainly” does not seem to be in a position to feel pressured to back down…Read more
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, walks with his wife Jennifer Hegseth (left) to meet with Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. while giving a thumbs up. , Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
white house
Fake Biden information: Informant accused of passing fake Biden information to FBI pleads guilty to four charges…Read more
‘I’m serious about it’: Biden says Republicans don’t understand the importance of promoting women’s welfare…Read more
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at “Christmas Dinner for Everyone” held in the East Room of the White House on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in Washington, DC, USA. Biden is hosting a dinner celebrating the Special Olympics. (Samuel Corum/Sipa/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Trump administration transition
Pete Push: Marines critic for Afghanistan withdrawal leads rank-and-file on Senate visit to promote Hegseth…Read more
Garland’s response: Garland praised Ray’s “integrity and skill” as “principled” after announcing his resignation…Read more
MAGA ENFORCERS: Trump allies slam Republican Senate resistance in nomination fight…Read more
Pro: What Americans think about President Trump’s Cabinet nominees…Read more
President-elect Donald Trump hopes to continue his winning streak with two high-profile lawsuits against ABC News and CBS News.
“Star”: President Trump says Rick Grenell will be in a “higher position” in the administration, following reports that former intelligence chief will become special envoy to Iran…Read more
‘Land of Law’: Former House Candidate Reveals How President Trump Will Conquer Democratic Resistance on Immigration…Read More
Reporter’s Note: Governor of Battle…Read more
capitol hill
Upvoted: Fetterman remains enthusiastic supporter of Stefanik as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations: ‘It was always a resounding yes’…Read more
Goodbye, Bernie?: Sen. Bernie Sanders says next term will ‘probably’ be his last…read more
Debt gets even deeper: House passes nearly $1 trillion defense spending bill, increasing U.S. debt to $36 trillion…Read more
The Pentagon is visible from Air Force One flying over Washington on March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Patrick Semanski)
‘Back on track’: U.S. oil and gas producers are pressuring the House of Representatives to pass vital permitting legislation and get the US ‘back on track’…Read more
Classified Conference: House Speaker Johnson says he will have a classified conference today…Read More
Funding battle: House Defense Department funding bill would ban transgender treatment for minor children of military personnel…Read more
Order in the courts: House passes bill giving President Trump power to appoint more federal judges…Read more
Senate Appeal: Conservatives debut major ad buys in key senator states as ‘soft appeal’ to Hegseth, Gabbard, Patel…Read more
All of America
Immigrant crime: Immigrant teen stabbed to death in Lower Manhattan…Read more
‘Not eligible’: Scholarship program faces lawsuit for allegedly discriminating against white men…Read more
‘They should be deported’: Illinois governor says ‘violent’ illegal immigrants should be deported, says he’s willing to meet with Trump officials…Read more
Immigration crackdown: Trump border czar meets with New York City Mayor Adams despite sanctuary city status…Read more
Incoming border czar Tom Homan is scheduled to meet with New York City Mayor Eric Adams in the Big Apple on Thursday to discuss the city’s ongoing immigration crisis and how to deport the criminal illegal immigrants terrorizing the city. is. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via Getty Images, left; Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket, via Getty Images, right)
Inside or outside?: D.C. City Council member is one step closer to expulsion after law firm finds he violated code of conduct…Read more
R’OIL’ SALE: Alaska outraged by federal oil lease sale set up as ‘finale’ for fossil fuel-hating president…Read more
‘Despicable’: Immigration activist outraged by meeting between New York mayor and Trump border czar: ‘Despicable’…Read more
“Unbearable loss”: Venezuelan immigrant released by ICE kills 7-year-old child two months later…Read more
‘Malicious slander’: China denies new report linking Chinese Communist Party to four Cuban bases allegedly used for US espionage…Read more
‘Confidential’: Justice Department IG reveals number of FBI confidential sources on the ground on January 6…Read More
‘We have to be clear’: Youngkin drafts ban on sanctuary cities, state funding conditional on ICE cooperation…Read more
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