The U.S. defense secretary faced questions about his views on female soldiers at his confirmation hearing in mid-January 2025.

Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his confirmation came down to Vice President JD Vance serving as tiebreaker.

According to a report by the FAA, one air traffic controller was working two positions at the time of the crash.

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Senate Democrats are starting to revolt against President Trump’s agenda on Capitol Hill amid fallout from an initial freeze on all foreign assistance, warning Republicans that failure to work

The Senators’ resolution “recognizes the contribution, bravery, and sacrifices of women serving in combat roles in the Armed Forces; and encourages the continued celebration of the achievements of women in the Armed Forces to inspire future generations,” noting specifically that:

The fascist former Fox News commentator will now head the Pentagon and direct the day-to-day operations of the world’s largest military machine.

President Donald Trump delivered remarks in Las Vegas and traveled to Miami as the administration pushes his immigration agenda.

Kristi L. Noem, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, was confirmed by the Senate on Saturday, installing a Trump ally in a key policy role.

Seven Democratic senators voted to confirm South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) as the head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), allowing her to lead an agency that will be paramount to President Trump’s plan to crack down on illegal immigration during his second White House term.

In the early days of Trump's second term, a handful of Democratic senators have voted in line with him more often than not.