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JD Vance forced to break Senate nail-biter tie in Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as Defense Secretary

Surprise third Republican Mitch McConnell opposed Hegseth’s confirmation after a series of revelations about his personal life and alleged misconduct

The Independent UK

Republican senator goes to war on mascots designed to teach children about soil, pests and the US Mint

A bill banning the mascots is part of the government’s plan to cut $2 trillion in federal spending

The Independent UK

Republican Senator Says Washington Looks Like 'A Very Expensive Kid's Birthday Party' After Billions Spent on Mascots, Coloring Books

Sen. Joni Ernst's proposed changes would cut about $2 billion from the federal budget.

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Democrats accuse Republicans of rushing Hegseth confirmation despite questions on qualifications, past

Democrats accused Republicans of speeding up Hegseth’s nomination amid the numerous allegations of impropriety

The Independent UK

Many Workers Don't Want To Return to the Office. That Could Help Shrink the Government.

Remote work is a plus for many people and businesses, but that’s not necessarily true of D.C.

Reason

Exclusive: There Are Still Non-MAGA Republicans, But Any Influence Will Be Exerted Behind Closed Doors, Experts Argue

Political scientists explain the 'why' behind GOP members' reluctance to challenge Trump's agenda and potential checks from within Congress and the judiciary.

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Pam Bondi claims justice department ‘targeted’ Trump but says she won’t pursue ‘political’ prosecutions – as it happened

Bondi facing senators as Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio and CIA pick John Ratcliffe also face confirmation hearings

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GOP Senators Optimistic About Pete Hegseth's Confirmation As Defense Secretary

Republican Senators express confidence in Pete Hegseth's confirmation as defense secretary, with key endorsements and favorable outlook.

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Sen. Joni Ernst Supports Trump's Defense Secretary Pick Pete Hegseth

As a rape survivor and advocate for tackling sexual assault in the military, Ernst's support for Hegseth had seemed uncertain due to allegations of sexual assault against him.

International Business Times

GOP Sen. Joni Ernst To Support Pete Hegseth For Defense Secretary

Senator Mullin expresses confidence in Pete Hegseth's confirmation as Secretary of Defense after Senator Ernst's endorsement.

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Sen. Joni Ernst To Support Pete Hegseth For Defense Secretary

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst endorses Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, boosting his nomination chances after successful Senate hearing.

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Republicans blustered for months on Hegseth’s questionable nomination. Then they did Trump’s bidding

Republicans seem more than happy to drag Hegseth across the finish line, while Democrats miss easy layups, Eric Garcia and Andrew Feinberg write

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth Receives Warm Reception At Confirmation Hearing

Positive and cooperative atmosphere at Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing with GOP senators showing support.

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Pete Hegseth Commits To Focus On Sexual Assault Prevention

Pete Hegseth's commitment to addressing sexual assault despite past allegations and Sen. Ernst's support.

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Pete Hegseth Pledges to Appoint 'Senior Position' to Tackle Sexual Assault in Military After Being Grilled on Accusations of His Own

Sen. Joni Ernst, a leader in the fight against sexual assault in the military, asked him if he would commit to making such a decision, to which Hegseth agreed

Roll Call

Kristi Noem largely glides unnoticed amid other Trump picks - Roll Call

Homeland Security secretary pick Kristi Noem may face questions on her experience with national security at a confirmation hearing Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, faces Senate confirmation hearing

US senators grill Hegseth, a former Fox News host who has Republican backing, over past statements and controversies.

Roll Call

An early look at potentially vulnerable senators in 2026 - Roll Call

Democrats looking to flip the Senate in 2026 will need to make gains in states that have swung decidedly Republican in recent years.

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Top Senate Republican Quietly Promises Trump That Pete Hesgeth Has Votes to Win Nomination

Senate Majority Leader John Thune reassured the president-elect about Hegseth's chances of becoming Defense Secretary

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Senate Republican Demands Halt To Work-From-Home Negotiations

Senator Joni Ernst pushes to end telework negotiations and union influence in federal agencies.

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Sen. Joni Ernst Introduces Bill To Relocate Federal Workers

Sen. Joni Ernst's bill aims to relocate federal workforce outside D.C. metro area for efficiency and cost-saving measures.

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GOP senators on 2026 ballot walk a fine line on Trump loyalty - Roll Call

Some Republican senators will walk a careful path to satisfy Donald Trump's demands for loyalty and navigate threats of a primary challenge.

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Sen. Lankford Introduces Bills Targeting COVID-19 Government Waste

Sen. Lankford leads efforts to combat COVID-19 relief fraud with bipartisan support from DOGE Caucus.

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Senator Ernst Accuses Meta Of Shadow-Banning Military Content

Sen. Joni Ernst accuses Meta of shadow-banning military-related content on Facebook, sparking concerns about the impact on military outreach efforts and pu...

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Sen. Tillis Blames 'Third Parties' For Pressure On Senators

Senator Thom Tillis discusses pressures on senators to support Trump's Cabinet picks and emphasizes the importance of allowing nominees to succeed on their...

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