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Pam Bondi to face questions on loyalty to Trump, lobbying in AG confirmation hearing
After more than a decade of defending Trump, Pam Bondi is now the president-elect's nominee to be the country's top prosecutor and reform the Department of Justice.
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Bondi pressed on 2020 election, loyalty to Trump during conformation hearing
While Republicans embraced Pam Bondi, Trump's pick for attorney general, Democrats questioned her loyalty to the president-elect.
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Bondi to face questions on loyalty to Trump, lobbying in AG confirmation hearing
After more than a decade of defending Trump, Pam Bondi is now the president-elect's nominee to be the country's top prosecutor and reform the Department of Justice.
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Rubio pressed on Trump’s foreign policy goals at confirmation hearing
Trump's one-time rival appears on a glide path to becoming secretary of state.
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Marco Rubio delivers opening remarks at secretary of state confirmation hearing
Sen. Marco Rubio delivers his opening remarks before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee amid protests at his confirmation hearing for secretary of state.
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Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth grilled in confirmation hearing
Republicans seem united around Donald Trump’s embattled pick to lead the Pentagon after a contentious confirmation hearing.
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Pam Bondi delivers opening statement at confirmation hearing
President-elect Donald Trump's choice to head the Justice Department spoke before facing questions from Senate Judiciary Committee members on Wednesday.
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January 15, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Hegseth supports women in combat, so long as they meet the same standards as men
Pete Hegseth said he now supports women serving in combat roles so long as they meet the same standards as men -- a policy the military has had for nearly a decade.
January 15, 2025 at 2:51 AM
January 15, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Hegseth's comments on military law questioned in confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth told senators “restrictive rules of engagement” have “made it more difficult to defeat our enemies” as Democrats suggested he undervalued the laws of war.
January 15, 2025 at 2:03 AM
January 14, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Pete Hegseth 'has absolutely no experience,' says CA congressman John Garamendi
Rep. John Garamendi, D- Calif., reacted to Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing with the Armed Services Committee on Tuesday.
January 14, 2025 at 11:53 PM
January 14, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Retired general reacts to defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's hearing
Retired four-star Army General Robert Abrams discussed the contentious confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary.
January 14, 2025 at 10:26 PM
January 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Hegseth earned $4.6M in salary as Fox News host in past 2 years
Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth earned roughly $4.6 million in the past two years as a Fox News host, his first personal financial disclosure report shows.
January 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
January 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Hegseth hearing spotlights qualifications, views on women in combat
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, faced senators on Tuesday for his confirmation hearing.
January 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
January 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Sen. Tammy Duckworth hones in on Hegseth's alleged budgeting inexperience
The Illinois U.S. senator posed questions aimed at exposing Pete Hegseth for lack of experience running a government agency and questioned why the defense secretary nominee should be confirmed.
January 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
January 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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 the same way he did for his marriages.
January 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
January 14, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Pete Hegseth’s opening statement interrupted by protesters
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary promised to bring “warrior culture back to the Department of Defense."
January 14, 2025 at 4:54 PM
January 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Sen. Reed to 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.
January 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
January 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Trump’s pick for defense secretary faces confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth is kicking off a whirlwind week of confirmation hearings as he prepares to face senators on Capitol Hill in just a few hours.
January 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
January 14, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Trump nominees will face Senate scrutiny this week
Many of Trump’s nominees to serve in Cabinet and advisory roles are slated to appear this week for hearings before Senate committees, a key test for many of them.
January 14, 2025 at 10:47 AM
January 13, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Pete Hegseth Senate confirmation hearing set for Tuesday
The former TV anchor has faced scrutiny from lawmakers over his lack of experience and following reports of both financial and sexual misconduct. Hegseth has denied all of these allegations.
January 13, 2025 at 10:32 PM
January 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Trump Cabinet picks set for grilling at Senate hearings
Senators will have a chance to publicly question President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees at 14 confirmation hearings this week. ABC News’ Rachel Scott reports.
January 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
January 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Trump cabinet confirmation hearings to begin on Capitol Hill
Fourteen confirmation hearings are set to begin on Tuesday for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees, beginning with Pete Hegseth, who is Trump’s choice for defense secretary.
January 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
January 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
FBI questions people from Hegseth’s past ahead of confirmation hearing: Sources
The FBI has interviewed multiple individuals about defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s personal life as part of its background check investigation, sources say.
January 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
January 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Hegseth's views on women in combat, infidelity and more — in his own words
Pete Hegseth will try to convince members of the Senate Armed Services Committee he should be the next secretary of defense
January 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
January 13, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Incoming Trump team questioning civil servants at NSC about their loyalty
Incoming senior Trump officials have begun questioning career civil servants serving on the White House National Security Council about who they voted for, their political contributions in the 2024 election and whether they've made social media posts t...
January 13, 2025 at 12:11 PM
January 13, 2025 at 2:59 AM
FBI probes Trump cabinet pick Pete Hegseth
Days ahead of crucial confirmation hearings, the FBI is investigating defense secretary nominee and former Fox News host Pete Hesgeth's past.
January 13, 2025 at 2:59 AM
January 12, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Tulsi Gabbard shifts stance on FISA authorization
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, announced her support for a government surveillance authority she was critical of in Congress.
January 12, 2025 at 9:17 PM
January 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
There’s ‘no indication’ another Trump nominee will be taken down: Rachael Bade
The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”
January 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
January 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Trump’s Cabinet confirmation hearings set to begin this week
ABC News’ Jonathan Karl joins live to discuss the Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks.
January 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
January 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Confirmation battles begin over president-elect's key nominees
ABC News' MaryAlice Parks and Jon Karl bring the latest as more than a dozen of President-elect Donald Trump's nominees are set to begin confirmation battles this week.
January 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM
January 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Biden says he prays incoming Trump administration keeps focus on LA fire response
President Joe Biden said his government is coordinating with the Trump transition team on the LA fires, and he prays they will continue the focus on the federal response.
January 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
January 4, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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.
January 4, 2025 at 11:47 PM
December 28, 2024 at 9:14 PM
'Deeply concerned': Reagan FBI director urges caution against Trump appointees
The only man to lead the FBI and CIA urged caution to senators who might vote to confirm former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as DNI and Kash Patel to lead the FBI.
December 28, 2024 at 9:14 PM
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Why most of Trump's Cabinet picks will get confirmed by the Senate
Why most of Donald Trump's Cabinet picks will probably be confirmed.
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Gabbard rejects reports of weak Senate support for DNI vote
Tulsi Gabbard rejected reports that Senate support for her director of national intelligence vote is lackluster as she returned to the Hill Wednesday.
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Gabbard rejects reports of weak Senate support for DNI vote
Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday rejected reports that Senate support for her as Donald Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence vote is lackluster.
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RFK Jr.'s lawyer and top ally asked FDA to revoke approval of a polio vaccine
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s personal attorney previously petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to revoke its approval of a polio vaccine.
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RFK Jr. meets with more GOP senators amid concerns about his polio vaccine views
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. returned to the Hill Tuesday to make his case to Republican senators for leadership of the Dept. of Health and Human Services.
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RFK Jr. meets with lawmakers on Capitol Hill
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been trying to win over skeptical senators who will be key to his confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
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RFK Jr.’s vaccine views based on ‘fraudulent’ study: Doctor
Dr. Todd Ellerin, the director of infectious diseases at South Shore Health, discusses President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Trump picks Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes to head intelligence advisory board
Donald Trump tapped former California Rep. Devin Nunes as chairman of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board as part of a series of announcements on Saturday.
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Support grows for President-elect Trump's embattled cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump worked to shore up support for cabinet nominees Tulsi Gabbard and defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth at the annual Army-Navy football game.
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Pete Hegseth has ‘turned the tide’ in confirmation battle: Marianna Sotomayor
The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”
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Kash Patel’s ‘only qualification’ is ‘blind obedience to the president’: Adam Schiff
ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos interviews Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on “This Week.”
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‘The bigger the sycophant, the higher you rise’: Adam Schiff knocks Trump’s picks
Sen. Adam Schiff criticized Trump’s picks for staffing his administration and doesn’t think Biden should issue preemptive pardons.
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Trump’s hardliner pick for FBI likely can’t take over right away, experts say
The federal government has strict guidelines for temporarily filling the void that will be left by FBI director Chris Wray's pending resignation, experts say.
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GOP Sen. Eric Schmitt: Tulsi Gabbard fits Trump's 'reform agenda'
Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., said Sunday that he has no concerns about Donald Trump's selection of Tulsi Gabbard to serve as director of national intelligence.
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GOP senator has ‘no real concerns’ about Trump’s cabinet picks
Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma discusses the process to confirm President-elect Donald’s Trump’s nominees to lead the FBI, Pentagon and serve as director of national intelligence.
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Pete Hegseth meets with Democrat John Fetterman, other Trump picks make rounds
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are continuing to try to shore up support with senators ahead of confirmation hearings next month.
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Pete Hegseth pressed by key GOP senator on allegations, view on women in the military
Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary Pete Hegseth met with another moderate Republican whose vote will be closely watched in his confirmation battle.
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