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Pete Hegseth says he has no plans to withdraw his nomination
President-elect Trump’s embattled pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, continues to press for enough Republican support on Capitol Hill, making clear he’s committed to fighting on for his ...NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Trump nominates Brandon Judd as ambassador to Chile
President-elect Trump plans to nominate ex-president of the border patrol union, Brandon Judd, as his ambassador to Chile. “I have personally known and worked with Brandon over the past nine ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
‘Crazy ideology’: US groups drop diversity efforts as conservative pressure grows
Scale of the pullback is an abrupt reversal from policies that appeared poised to widely influence corporate ranksFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Trump nominates former border chief Rodney Scott as commissioner of CBP
President-elect Trump nominated former border chief Rodney Scott as the commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). “Rodney served nearly three decades in the Border Patrol, building ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Hegseth Is Fighting to Keep His Nomination Alive
Also, the police are chasing several leads in New York manhunt. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Hegseth working to salvage defense secretary nomination
Pete Hegseth sat down with several senators Thursday as he works to save his bid to be President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of defense amid accusations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Senate GOP sees Hegseth nomination as likely doomed
Pete Hegseth’s nomination to serve as secretary of Defense appears doomed despite his fiery declaration that he’s “not going anywhere,” Republicans on Capitol Hill told The Hill on Thursday. “I ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Ernst, key GOP vote, noncommittal on Hegseth nomination
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst (R) told Fox News in an interview Thursday morning that she’s not ready to support Pete Hegseth’s nomination to serve as secretary of Defense and wants to thoroughly review his ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Trump nominates financial software giant’s CEO to lead Social Security Administration
President-elect Trump tapped financial software giant CEO Frank Bisignano late Wednesday to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA) in his second administration. “Frank is a business leader, ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
RFK Jr.’s Nomination Has Health Experts Concerned—But Some Startups See Opportunity
RFK Jr., Dr. Oz, and Trump’s other Health Department picks would make decisions about billions in funding.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Late Night Weighs In on Pete Hegseth’s ‘Teetering’ Nomination Prospects
Hosts riff on Trump’s possible swap of his secretary of defense nominee amid excessive-drinking claims against Hegseth.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Trump nominates cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins as SEC chair
President-elect Donald Trump says he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange CommissionABC News - Dec. 4 -
The Last Time Alcohol Poisoned a Defense Nomination
Pete Hegseth is not the first.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Trump to nominate Paul Atkins, a cryptocurrency advocate, for SEC chair
President-elect Donald Trump says he intends to nominate Paul Atkins, the CEO of Patomak Partners and a former SEC commissioner, to head the Securities and Exchange Commission.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Pete Hegseth tries to win Republican senators' support for his nomination amid controversies
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth met with lawmakers on Wednesday to try to firm up support among Republican senators for his nomination. He is facing mounting ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth nomination sinking fast in the Senate
Senate Republicans say Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s choice to head the Defense Department, faces a very tough path to confirmation in the Senate and his bleak prospects have been ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump plans to nominate Paul Atkins as SEC chair in crypto-friendly move
President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate financier Paul Atkins to head the Securities and Exchange Commission.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
US supreme court conservatives appear ready to uphold Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care
Justices suggest US v Skrmetti case challenging state’s ban on treatments for trans minors differs from other cases due to medical ramifications. Protesters rally as supreme court considers ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
'Anora,' 'I Saw the TV Glow' and 'Shōgun' lead Spirit Awards nominations
With six nominations each, "Anora" and "I Saw the TV Glow" lead on the film side, while "Shōgun" collected five nominations in the TV section.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump nominates Peter Navarro as senior economic adviser
China hawk who served in president-elect’s first term was imprisoned for contempt of Congress over 2021 Capitol attackFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump nominates Paul Atkins as SEC chair
President-elect Trump has nominated former Securities and Exchange Commissioner (SEC) Paul Atkins to replace outgoing chair Gary Gensler when he departs on Inauguration Day. “Paul is a proven ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump nominates Jared Isaacman, private astronaut and Shift4 CEO, for NASA chief
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Jared Isaacman to be NASA Administrator.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
12:30 Report — Trump’s nomination headaches
{beacon} View Online 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. The 2025 House calendar was released this morning. Now you can start planning your year, Hill folks and journalists. Here’s what’s happening ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
'Anora,' 'I Saw the TV Glow' lead Spirit Award nominations
“Anora,” Sean Baker’s odyssey of a New York stripper, and Jane Schoenbrun’s psychological horror “I Saw the TV Glow” dominated nominations for the Film Independent Spirit Awards with six nods each, ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Fani Willis ordered to turn over communications in Trump case to conservative group
A Georgia judge ordered Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to turn over to a conservative watchdog group any communications she may have with special counsel Jack Smith or the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth's mother takes to Fox News in bid to save son's nomination
Penelope Hegseth, the mother of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, appeared on Fox News on Wednesday morning to vouch for her son, who has been accused of excessive ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Carville: Tucker Carlson driving controversial Trump nominations
Democratic strategist James Carville said he thinks the person with the most influence over President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominations is former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. Carville joined ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Eye Opener: Trump considers replacing Pete Hegseth for defense secretary nomination
Sources tell CBS News that Donald Trump may replace his controversial pick for defense secretary with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Also, airline executives are on Capitol Hill today as Congress ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth says he won't back down as questions about nomination mount
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense secretary, said Wednesday that he won’t back down amid growing scrutiny over his nomination. Hegseth posted a photograph of himself in the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Some GOP senators seem tepid on Hegseth nomination as allegations pile up
The concern could put another one of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks at risk of falling short of the support needed for confirmation.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Trump Nominates Crypto Fan Paul Atkins to Run the SEC
Atkins is the co-chair of a crypto industry advocacy group.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies quits
Andrew RT Davies resigns for second time after months of pressure and a narrow confidence vote win.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Senate Democrat: Kash Patel an 'offensive nomination'
Sen. Alex Padilla (Calif.), a Democratic member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, says President-elect Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel to head the FBI is as “offensive” as his derailed choice of ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
The war on woke: How a gay rights index once touted by big brands became a conservative target
As June’s Pride Month festivities were nearing a conclusion, Tractor Supply released a statement that put LGBTQ+ rights proponents on alert.NBC News - Dec. 2