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The Bipartisan War on Elbridge Colby

Hawks from both major parties lashed out at the confirmation hearing for Trump’s nominee for top military strategist.

Reason

Yearly cost of Trump’s border missions could exceed $1 billion - Roll Call

The cost of sending troops to assist with border crossings could reach as high as $2 billion, the Pentagon has told senators.

Roll Call

Senate confirms Driscoll as Army secretary, putting an Iraq War vet at the helm

The Senate has confirmed Dan Driscoll to be the next Army secretary, voting 66-28 to put the former soldier and Iraq War veteran at the helm of the service

The Independent UK

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Veterans Affairs Reinstates Fired Crisis Line Workers

Department of Veterans Affairs reinstates employees terminated from Veterans Crisis Line, recognizing their experience and dedication.

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Donald Trump has become master of the US Senate

By voting in favor of nominees they knew should never be approved, Republican senators became Trump’s subjects

The Guardian - US

Trump targets FAA diversity efforts in plane crash probe despite no evidence they played any role

President Donald Trump's remarks this week blaming diversity recruitment at the FAA as a potential reason for the plane crash that killed 67 people has drawn attention to the agency’s attempts to address its most pressing and long-standing staffing problem

The Independent UK

Black Hawk Helicopter Deviated From Approved Flight Path

The Black Hawk helicopter collision investigation raises concerns about flight path deviation and compliance with regulations.

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White House, Army field questions following airliner collision - Roll Call

President Donald Trump and his nominee for Army secretary fielded questions about a fatal collision between a Black Hawk and a passenger jet.

Roll Call

Trump’s funding freeze pushes Democrats over the edge

ANALYSIS: Democrats have offered little pushback to Trump since he won. Now, Eric Garcia reports, they’re preparing for battle

The Independent UK

What is ASEAN and why are Asian countries like Japan and South Korea not part of it?

The bloc has a GDP of around $4.2 trillion and came up during a U.S. Senate hearing on Wednesday.

Fortune

Question on ASEAN stumped Hegseth at Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important?

In a heated Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tammy Duckworth grilled the proposed defense secretary over the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, asking him if he could name one member and how many countries were in the bloc

The Independent UK

Senators grill Hegseth over allegations

Senators prodded the SecDef nominee over alcoholism and sex abuse allegations, as well as a lack of qualifications

Salon

Sen. Duckworth Questions Hegseth's Qualifications For Defense Secretary

Sen. Duckworth questions Hegseth's lack of international security negotiation experience for secretary of defense role.

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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.

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Sen. Duckworth Criticizes FBI Background Check For Defense Secretary Nominee

Senator Duckworth raises concerns about FBI background check on Hegseth for defense secretary nomination.

The Independent UK

The tough questions Pete Hegseth will face at his Senate confirmation hearing

Since Trump announced his unorthodox choice to head up the Pentagon, there have been serious questions hanging over the 44-year-old Fox News host

Latin Times

Full List of Democrats Pledging to Vote Alongside Republicans on GOP's 'Laken Riley' Immigration Bill

The U.S. Senate is poised to vote on the controversial Laken Riley Act, an immigration bill that has gained bipartisan traction following its passage in the House earlier this week, on Friday.

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Democrats Push For Accessible Gyms For Americans With Disabilities

Legislation proposed by Congressional Democrats aims to make gyms more accessible for individuals with disabilities, addressing barriers and promoting incl...

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Sen. Duckworth Accuses Gabbard Of Russian Ties, Criticizes Trump's Picks

Senator Duckworth raises concerns about Trump's nominees for national intelligence and health departments.

The Independent UK

Hegseth faces senators' concerns not only about his behavior but also his views on women in combat

Pete Hegseth has spent the week on Capitol Hill trying to reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Defense in the wake of high-profile allegations about excessive drinking and sexual assault

The Independent UK

Tulsi Gabbard faces ‘a lot of questions’ in the Senate about Syria visit, Republican lawmaker says

Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence will be questioned over her 2017 meeting with Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad

The Guardian - US

Hegseth’s views on women in combat ‘flat-out wrong’, Senator Duckworth says

Democratic combat veteran also says Trump’s pick for defense secretary is ‘inordinately unqualified’ for the job

The Independent UK

Senator who lost legs in helicopter crash rips ‘unqualified’ Pete Hegseth for stance on women in combat

Tammy Duckworth calls sexual assault allegations ‘troubling’ and tears into ex-Fox News host’s service record

The Guardian - US

Republican senator: ‘We’ll have lots of questions’ for Trump’s controversial picks

James Lankford of Oklahoma predicts lawmakers will have tough questions for president-elect’s nominees

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Sen. Mullin Defends Gabbard Against Russian Asset Allegations

Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin defends Tulsi Gabbard's potential appointment as DNI amid political controversy over her views on national security.

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