Month: January 2025

Pete Hegseth pushes back against Tim Kaine questions on spousal abuse as ‘hypothetical’

Pete Hegseth pushed back against Sen. Tim Kaine’s question over whether violence against a spouse would disqualify a candidate as…

Hegseth grilled over sexual assault and misconduct allegations

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., asked Secretary of State nominee Pete Hegseth if he would respect the oath for the position…

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand grills Defense nominee Pete Hegseth over his comments about women in combat

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand grills Defense nominee Pete Hegseth over his comments about women in combat: "What’s wrong with a mom,…

Pete Hegseth vows to restore ‘warrior ethos’ during opening remarks

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, vows to "restore the ‘warrior ethos’ to the Pentagon and throughout…

Hegseth pressed on women serving in combat roles

New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen pressed Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing on conflicting statements he made in his book…

CDC warns about increase in respiratory illnesses

The CDC is reporting about 9.1 million cases of the flu this season, but experts warn the numbers could actually…

Passenger planes’ mid-air close call under investigation by FAA

Images show United and Delta jets coming dangerously close to each other while landing in Phoenix, Arizona. Subscribe to ABC…

Sen. Reed to Pete Hegseth: ‘I do not believe that you are qualified’

Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., said Pete Hegseth is not qualified for the “overwhelming demands” of Secretary of Defense. Subscribe to…

Pete Hegseth vows to restore ‘warrior ethos’ to Pentagon in Senate confirmation opening statement

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s embattled pick for defense secretary, delivered his opening statement before the Senate Armed Services Committee…

LIVE: Pete Hegseth confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s embattled pick for defense secretary, is facing senators on Tuesday for his confirmation hearing. –––…