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Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of protection, former Fox Information weekend anchor Pete Hegseth, spent one other day on Capitol Hill attempting to drum up assist for his affirmation as he continues to be dogged by allegations regarding sexual harassment and alcohol.
His mom Penelope appeared on his former community on Wednesday to defend him, having beforehand criticized his conduct in direction of girls in a letter. Hegseth promised incoming Senate Armed Providers Chair Roger Wicker that, if confirmed, he wouldn’t drink.
As he left the complicated on Thursday, he defiantly informed reporters he solely answered to Trump, god, his household, and the senators voting on his affirmation — not the media.
The way forward for his nomination seems to rely upon whether or not he can acquire the assist of Senate Republican girls. Trump’s transition group is reportedly contemplating options to steer the Pentagon, together with Senator Joni Ernst and, surprisingly, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
In the meantime, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are additionally on Capitol Hill, assembly with congressional Republicans about coverage plans for the Division of Authorities Effectivity (DOGE) to slash spending on the federal degree. Speaker Mike Johnson has stated he intends to chop 75 p.c of all federal businesses with the assistance of Musk.
How a lot does a failed bid to be secretary of state run to as of late?
Ric Grenell would possibly know after reportedly approaching conservative social media influencers final month and providing them contracts price hundreds of {dollars} to publish approvingly about him.
One supply informed Politico that Grenell knowledgeable Trump’s internal circle it was State “or bust” for him.
Justin Barangoa has the story.
Oliver O’Connell5 December 2024 23:05
Would possibly Kash Patel’s litany of conspiracy theories sink his nomination to steer FBI?
And that’s simply the beginning as Gustaf Kilander experiences.
Oliver O’Connell5 December 2024 22:45
Sen. Blackburn to introduce DOGE laws
Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee says she is going to introduce laws to additional plans by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s Division of Authorities Effectivity to slash spending by the federal authorities.
Blackburn wrote on X: “I shall be introducing laws that coincides with @DOGE’s plan to make the federal authorities extra environment friendly.
“My DOGE Act will freeze federal hiring, start the method to relocate businesses out of the D.C. swamp, and set up a merit-based wage system for the federal workforce.”
An enthusiastic Musk thanked her.
Oliver O’Connell5 December 2024 22:37
Hunter Biden pardon: Livid Dems threaten to withhold donations to Biden’s presidential library
In consequence, Biden might be dealing with a monetary impediment in attempting to construct his presidential library – a historic custom for presidents as soon as they depart workplace.
Oliver O’Connell5 December 2024 22:25
Developing: Two resolutions by Democrats to pressure launch of Gaetz ethics report
Oliver O’Connell5 December 2024 22:12
Tuberville insists it’s not GOP’s ‘job’ to vet Trump’s cupboard picks
The GOP senator informed CNN on Thursday that, in his opinion, it’s as much as Democrats to vet nominations, and that members of his personal celebration needs to be inclined to mechanically verify them.
“Who’s to say we’re a greater vetter and picker of individuals than Donald Trump?” Tuberville informed CNN on Thursday.
Oliver O’Connell5 December 2024 22:10
Watch: Shouting match erupts throughout Trump assassination try listening to
Shouting match over 9/11 erupts throughout Trump assassination try listening to
A shouting match over 9/11 erupted throughout a listening to concerning the tried assassination of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania this summer time. Secret Service appearing director Ronald Rowe furiously rebuked Republican congressman Pat Fallon, who questioned his presence near Joe Biden and the now-president-elect at a memorial occasion held at Floor Zero in September. Mr Rowe defined {that a} {photograph} cropped out members of protecting element. “I really responded to floor zero. I used to be there, going by the ashes of the World Commerce Middle,” he furiously replied.
Oliver O’Connell5 December 2024 22:05
Yours for $2m… dinner with Melania
Rhian Lubin has the main points.
Oliver O’Connell5 December 2024 21:45
Trump plans to attend Military-Navy soccer sport
Donald Trump is predicted to attend the Military-Navy soccer sport, Politico experiences, citing two individuals who have been granted anonymity to debate the president-elect’s plans.
The sport is ready for December 14 in Landover, Maryland, and would be the one hundred and twenty fifth within the sequence.
Trump attended the sport as president-elect in 2016 and thrice whereas he was president.
Oliver O’Connell5 December 2024 21:30
Mexico’s president to ask Trump to deport non-Mexicans to their dwelling nations
Mexico’s president stated Thursday she is going to ask President-elect Donald Trump to deport non-Mexican migrants on to their dwelling nations, somewhat than dumping them on the Mexican border.
President Claudia Sheinbaum stated she hopes to succeed in an settlement with Trump in order that “they ship individuals who come from different nations to their nations of origin.”
