Veterans Affairs Reinstates Fired Crisis Line Workers Department of Veterans Affairs reinstates employees terminated from Veterans Crisis Line, recognizing their experience and dedication. Top News · Feb 19, 2025
Donald Trump has become master of the US Senate By voting in favor of nominees they knew should never be approved, Republican senators became Trump’s subjects The Guardian - US · Feb 16, 2025
Trump targets FAA diversity efforts in plane crash probe despite no evidence they played any role President Donald Trump's remarks this week blaming diversity recruitment at the FAA as a potential reason for the plane crash that killed 67 people has drawn attention to the agency’s attempts to address its most pressing and long-standing staffing problem The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025
Black Hawk Helicopter Deviated From Approved Flight Path The Black Hawk helicopter collision investigation raises concerns about flight path deviation and compliance with regulations. Top News · Jan 31, 2025
White House, Army field questions following airliner collision - Roll Call President Donald Trump and his nominee for Army secretary fielded questions about a fatal collision between a Black Hawk and a passenger jet. Roll Call · Jan 30, 2025
Trump’s funding freeze pushes Democrats over the edge ANALYSIS: Democrats have offered little pushback to Trump since he won. Now, Eric Garcia reports, they’re preparing for battle The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025
What is ASEAN and why are Asian countries like Japan and South Korea not part of it? The bloc has a GDP of around $4.2 trillion and came up during a U.S. Senate hearing on Wednesday. Fortune · Jan 16, 2025
Question on ASEAN stumped Hegseth at Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important? In a heated Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tammy Duckworth grilled the proposed defense secretary over the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, asking him if he could name one member and how many countries were in the bloc The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025
Senators grill Hegseth over allegations Senators prodded the SecDef nominee over alcoholism and sex abuse allegations, as well as a lack of qualifications Salon · Jan 14, 2025
Sen. Duckworth Questions Hegseth's Qualifications For Defense Secretary Sen. Duckworth questions Hegseth's lack of international security negotiation experience for secretary of defense role. Top News · Jan 14, 2025
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, faces Senate confirmation hearing US senators grill Hegseth, a former Fox News host who has Republican backing, over past statements and controversies. Al Jazeera · Jan 14, 2025
Sen. Duckworth Criticizes FBI Background Check For Defense Secretary Nominee Senator Duckworth raises concerns about FBI background check on Hegseth for defense secretary nomination. Top News · Jan 14, 2025
The tough questions Pete Hegseth will face at his Senate confirmation hearing Since Trump announced his unorthodox choice to head up the Pentagon, there have been serious questions hanging over the 44-year-old Fox News host The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025
Full List of Democrats Pledging to Vote Alongside Republicans on GOP's 'Laken Riley' Immigration Bill The U.S. Senate is poised to vote on the controversial Laken Riley Act, an immigration bill that has gained bipartisan traction following its passage in the House earlier this week, on Friday. Latin Times · Jan 9, 2025
Top News · Dec 26, 2024 Democrats Push For Accessible Gyms For Americans With Disabilities Legislation proposed by Congressional Democrats aims to make gyms more accessible for individuals with disabilities, addressing barriers and promoting incl...
Top News · Dec 17, 2024 Sen. Duckworth Accuses Gabbard Of Russian Ties, Criticizes Trump's Picks Senator Duckworth raises concerns about Trump's nominees for national intelligence and health departments.
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024 Hegseth faces senators' concerns not only about his behavior but also his views on women in combat Pete Hegseth has spent the week on Capitol Hill trying to reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Defense in the wake of high-profile allegations about excessive drinking and sexual assault
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024 Tulsi Gabbard faces ‘a lot of questions’ in the Senate about Syria visit, Republican lawmaker says Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence will be questioned over her 2017 meeting with Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad
The Guardian - US · Nov 24, 2024 Hegseth’s views on women in combat ‘flat-out wrong’, Senator Duckworth says Democratic combat veteran also says Trump’s pick for defense secretary is ‘inordinately unqualified’ for the job
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2024 Senator who lost legs in helicopter crash rips ‘unqualified’ Pete Hegseth for stance on women in combat Tammy Duckworth calls sexual assault allegations ‘troubling’ and tears into ex-Fox News host’s service record
The Guardian - US · Nov 24, 2024 Republican senator: ‘We’ll have lots of questions’ for Trump’s controversial picks James Lankford of Oklahoma predicts lawmakers will have tough questions for president-elect’s nominees
Top News · Nov 24, 2024 Sen. Mullin Defends Gabbard Against Russian Asset Allegations Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin defends Tulsi Gabbard's potential appointment as DNI amid political controversy over her views on national security.
Top News · Nov 24, 2024 Sen. Duckworth Criticizes Trump's Pentagon Picks On Women In Combat Sen. Tammy Duckworth criticizes Pete Hegseth's views on women in combat roles and expresses concerns about Tulsi Gabbard's past interactions.
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024 ‘Like taking back our ability to vote:’ Pete Hegseth’s comments about women in the military met with outrage Trump’s pick for the Pentagon is signalling a ‘dangerous regression’ for women in the armed forces, they say
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024 Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s defense pick reignites the debate President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has reignited a debate that many thought was settled long ago: Should women be allowed to serve their country by fighting on the front lines