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Hirono Accuses Kash Patel of Being 'So Drunk' FBI Briefings Were Rescheduled So He Could 'Sleep It Off'

Senator Mazie Hirono accused FBI Director Kash Patel of workplace intoxication during an oversight hearing, while acknowledging the allegation was unsupported and previously denied by Patel.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

‘You have been so drunk’: Democrat senator takes on Kash Patel over alcoholism test, FBI hiring rules

Sen. Mazie Hirono confronted FBI Director Kash Patel during a Senate hearing on Tuesday, accusing him of being drunk on the job and demanding answers about his conduct and the bureau’s hiring policies.

The Times of India · Sep 15

The Latest: Senate questions military leaders on Trump’s National Guard deployments

Senators for the first time are questioning military leaders over President Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard in American cities, an extraordinary move that has prompted legal challenges as well as questions about states’ rights and the use of the military on U.S. soil

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025

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Hegseth Laughs After Senator Pushes Him to Deny Ordering Military to Use 'Lethal Force' Against Protesters

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth laughed when asked if he had authorized the military to use lethal force against protesters, refusing to give a direct answer.

Latin Times · Jun 18, 2025

Why Is the Energy Department Making Rules About Sex and School Sports?

How Trump is using the agency to fast-track changes to discrimination law.

Reason · Jun 17, 2025

FBI Nominee Kash Patel, Who Vowed To 'Come After' Trump's Enemies, Disclaims 'Retributive Actions'

At his confirmation hearing, the president's pick to run the nation's leading law enforcement agency ran away from his record as a MAGA zealot.

Reason · Feb 3, 2025

Trump FBI Nominee Kash Patel Refuses to Say Biden Won 2020 Election at Confirmation Hearing: 'Can You Say the Words?'

Donald Trump's nominee to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, refused to say that Joe Biden won the 2020 election during his confirmation hearing.

Latin Times · Jan 30, 2025

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Sen. Hirono Questions FBI Nominee On Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Senator Hirono questions FBI nominee Kash Patel on sexual misconduct allegations during confirmation hearing.

Sen. Hirono Challenges Trump Nominees On Sexual Assault Allegations

Sen. Mazie Hirono's fearless questioning in confirmation hearings raises important issues and sparks debate.

Sen. Hirono Questions Interior Secretary Nominee On Harassment Allegations

Sen. Hirono questions Doug Burgum on sexual harassment history during Senate hearing for Department of the Interior nomination.

Interior Secretary Nominee Doug Burgum Commits To Upholding Law

Interior Secretary nominee Doug Burgum emphasizes commitment to law and Constitution in managing natural resources amidst concerns about potential conflict...

Sen. Hirono Questions Doug Burgum On Drilling In National Monument

Sen. Hirono questions Burgum on drilling in national monuments, highlighting concerns about energy policies.

Bondi claims ignorance of Trump rhetoric

Pam Bondi dodged questions about some of Trump's most well-known statements

Salon · Jan 15, 2025

Attorney General Nominee Pam Bondi Declines To Prejudge Prosecutors

Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi faces questioning about investigating former special counsel Jack Smith during a confirmation hearing.

Pam Bondi refuses to say Trump lost 2020 election in confirmation hearing

Democratic senators push Trump’s pick for attorney general to declare her independence from the president-elect

Sen. Hirono Presses AG Nominee Bondi On Election Results

Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono questions AG nominee Pam Bondi on acknowledging the 2020 election winner.

Latin Times · Jan 14, 2025

Elizabeth Warren Uses Hegseth's Own Words To Call Out Sudden 'About Face' On Women In Military: 'We've Got The Video

Sen. Warren got into a heated exchange with Pete Hegseth about his views

International Business Times · Jan 14, 2025

Elizabeth Warren Uses Hegseth's Own Words To Call Out Sudden 'About Face' On Women In Military: 'We've Got The Video'

Sen. Warren repeatedly threw the nominee for Defense Secretary's own words back at him in a heated exchange about his views on women in combat.

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Pete Hegseth Evades Questions On Alcohol Consumption During Confirmation Hearing

Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing for secretary of defense raises concerns about his alcohol consumption and fitness for the position.

Latin Times · Jan 14, 2025

Pete Hegseth Dodges Question About Using Military Force to Take Panama Canal In Tense Confirmation Hearing

Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) questioned Hegseth about whether he would follow orders to that effect.

Sen. Hirono Questions Hegseth On Sexual Misconduct And Military Plans

Senator Hirono questions Pete Hegseth on sensitive topics during a Senate hearing, including sexual behavior allegations and military decision-making.

International Business Times · Jan 14, 2025

Pete Hegseth Dodges Question About Using Military Force to Take Greenland In Tense Confirmation Hearing

Donald Trump's Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth dodged a question about using military force to take over Greenland during his confirmation hearing.

Senators Oppose Preemptive Pardons For Trump Targets

Senators Blumenthal and Hirono oppose preemptive pardons by President Biden, advocating for alternative strategies to confront potential retribution from P...

Hawaii Expected To Maintain Democratic Hold In Senate Race

Explore the Senate race in Hawaii as Democratic Sen. Hirono faces Republican challenger McDermott in a closely watched contest.

Sen. Mazie Hirono Wins Hawaii Primary, Boosting Democrats' Senate Prospects

Sen. Mazie Hirono's victory in Hawaii's primary sets the stage for a probable Democratic win in the November elections.

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