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Senators question Tulsi Gabbard about controversial surveillance program
Trump’s pick to become the nation’s intelligence chief faced scrutiny for her views on surveillance practices, which have historically been misused against marginalized communities.
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A congresswoman with a newborn is on a mission to modernize the House
Rep. Brittany Pettersen of Colorado, a Democrat, is leading a bipartisan effort to allow new parents to represent their constituents with proxy voting.
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Senate narrowly confirms Pete Hegseth to lead Pentagon
The Senate voted 51-50 on Friday night to confirm Hegseth, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
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Hegseth said he settled sexual assault accusation for $50,000
The 2020 settlement by Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon was confidential but was revealed in response to Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s confirmation questions.
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Trump's pick for EU ambassador is another man with a controversial past
Andrew Puzder, a former restaurant industry executive, had also been Trump’s first pick for labor secretary in 2017 but backed out after spousal abuse accusations resurfaced.
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Trump’s first term ignited #MeToo. Will his second extinguish it?
Advocates for victims of sexual violence see Trump’s reelection — and his Cabinet picks — as a clear sign of backlash against the movement to hold powerful men accountable.
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Trump’s view of a ‘Golden Age’ is one full of restrictions
Trump’s second inaugural address outlined an agenda that will take aim at racial equity efforts, transgender rights and undocumented immigrants.
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth is a combat veteran. She came prepared to question Hegseth.
"This is basic, 101 stuff for someone who wants to be secretary of defense, and he couldn't answer any of them."
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Hegseth grilled on misconduct allegations and women in combat in contentious confirmation hearing
In over three hours of questioning by the Senate Armed Services Committee, the secretary of defense nominee denied allegations of financial mismanagement, excessive drinking and sexual misconduct.