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Confident Pete Hegseth says he’s fit to be next defense secretary, brushes off misconduct allegations in first Senate hearing

“When President Trump chose me for this position, the primary charge he gave me was — to bring the warrior culture back to the Department of Defense,” Pete Hegseth said in his confirmation hearing for the defense secretary position.

January 14, 2025

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Gavin Newsom catches heat for bizarre shimmy and smile during live TV interview about LA fires

Newsom grinned ear-to-ear and did an effective shoulder shimmy while trying to calm residents’ fears over the LA fires.

January 14, 2025

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Michelle Obama Will Skip Trump’s Inauguration

Mrs. Obama also declined to attend the funeral of Jimmy Carter last week, which would have put her face-to-face with Mr. Trump.

January 14, 2025

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Speaker Orders Capitol Hill Flags Raised for Inauguration

President-elect Donald J. Trump had complained that flags were scheduled to fly at half-staff — a symbol of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter — on the day of his inauguration.

January 14, 2025

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Pete Hegseth Dresses for Defense

The nominee for Secretary of Defense wore his patriotism on his sleeve during his confirmation hearing — and his belt, his socks, and his pocket square.

January 14, 2025

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Democrat gets roasted for ‘lies’ that Trump’s defense sec nominee Pete Hegseth would lead invasion of Greenland

Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono ignited an internet frenzy during her fiery confrontation with defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth at his confirmation hearing Tuesday in which she hounded him on misconduct accusations and whether he’d support an invasion of Greenland.

January 14, 2025

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Trump announces creation of External Revenue Service — here’s what new agency will collect

The creation of a separate department will likely need congressional support, though Trump could try to establish the department within a different existing agency.

January 14, 2025

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Biden Will Remove Cuba From List of State Sponsors of Terrorism

The decision is the latest in a series of conflicting U.S. approaches to Cuba by different administrations.

January 14, 2025

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Planned Parenthood chapter accused of breaking law with offer to Harris campaign: IRS complaint

40 Days for Life claims to have information about “potentially prohibited political activities that may impact the tax-exempt status” of Planned Parenthood Florida.

January 14, 2025

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