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Key senators receive Pete Hegseth's FBI background check days out from confirmation hearing
An FBI background check for Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, was transmitted to key senators late Friday.NBC News - 2h -
Bang & Olufsen Confirms Guidance
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Heinrich objects to quick scheduling of Burgum confirmation hearing, alleging protocol breach
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Senate approves committee assignments, tees up confirmation hearings next week
The Senate on Tuesday approved its organizing resolution for the 119th Congress, officially setting the composition of committees and greenlighting nomination hearings to take place in the coming ...The Hill - 3d -
Bondi, Rollins, Zeldin set for confirmation hearings next week
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Tornado Confirmed in Northern California
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Senate panel seeking more info on Hegseth ahead of confirmation hearings: Sources
Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee have quietly requested more information regarding allegations involving Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth, sources say.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
FBI checks, ethics paperwork threaten to slow down Trump confirmations
Republican sources on Capitol Hill warn that President-elect Trump’s nominees may be delayed because of paperwork holdups and the slow start of FBI background checks, creating obstacles for the ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Analyzing the New Orleans attacker's background and a look at his neighborhood
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