Trump’s cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr. and Pete Hegseth walk back controversial stances ahead of confirmation hearings
Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for high-profile roles in his administration have walked back their earlier stances on foreign intelligence gathering, vaccinations and women serving in combat roles as they prepare for confirmation hearings this week.
By Targeting Hegseth, Democrats Open a Path for Gabbard
GOP insiders view Trump’s nominee for intelligence director as far more vulnerable than his choice for Pentagon chief.
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New poll: Americans are skeptical of these Trump Cabinet nominees
Several of Donald Trump’s highest-profile Cabinet nominees are viewed more negatively than positively by Americans, a new poll found. Pete Hegseth is among the least popular.
Senate braces for 'train wreck' as hearings kick off for Trump Cabinet picks
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The D Brief: Hegseth, questioned; Ratcliffe, Rubio testifying; Gabbard, uncertain; Navy’s next destroyer; And a bit more.
‘I know what I don’t know,’ SecDef pick says at confirmation hearing. Pete Hegseth conceded that he lacks the experience of previous defense secretaries but said what he has is enough.
Hegseth’s hearing: What did we learn?
What effect do you think that will have on the military and the country? Gene: David, you know how impenetrable Pentagon culture is. Changing it is like, well, turning around an aircraft carrier. To the extent that the military is committed to diversity and inclusion,
Democrats’ hopes of derailing Trump nominees fading fast
Democrats’ hopes of defeating any of President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees appear to be fizzling as Senate committees prepare for the first week of hearings. Senate Democrats have
Pete Hegseth faced fierce questioning over misconduct allegations, views on women in combat. Here’s how it unfolded.
Democrats say Hegseth’s lack of experience, his past comments about women and Black troops and allegations of excessive drinking, and sexual misconduct, make him unfit to serve.
Live updates: Trump’s Cabinet nominees face senators; Biden gives final foreign policy speech
Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees will keep senators busy this week, with over a dozen on the schedule so far. Among the first up is Pete Hegseth, the former
Who's in Donald Trump's new administration? A snapshot of age, race and gender
Sixteen women. Twelve TV and news media personalities. Ten immigrants. A former NFL football player. These are among the first 100 people who President-elect Donald Trump has named to various positions for his upcoming administration.
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Trump-Hater Bolton Destroys ‘Pathetic’ Democrats Over Nominees: ‘Don’t Know How To Play The Game’
Trump-hater John Bolton trashed Democrats over their "pathetic" opposition to Trump's nominees in an interview with CNN anchor Kasie Hunt.
No experience? No problem. Trump’s Cabinet raises concerns about government dysfunction.
Many of Trump's picks for top jobs in his next administration have not worked at the highest levels of government or in the private sector.
John Curtis emerges as elusive GOP vote in Gabbard confirmation battle
When her Cabinet nomination comes up for a Senate vote in the coming weeks, Gabbard can afford to lose only three GOP votes.