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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.

Latin Times

Hegseth sticks to script at his confirmation hearing - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon faced broad opposition from Democrats during his confirmation hearing.

Roll Call

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.

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Female Senator Rips Pete Hegseth's Conflicting Statements About Women Military Members In Tense Exchange: 'I Appreciate Your 11th Hour Conversion'

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen questioned Hegseth about how he actually feels about women serving in the military

Latin Times

Sen. Reed Requests FBI Report On Defense Pick Be Public

Sen. Jack Reed raises concerns about transparency of FBI report on Pete Hegseth during questioning by the Senate Armed Services Committee.

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Scott eyes Banking gavel, NRSC if Republicans take Senate - Roll Call

Sen. Tim Scott is eying the Senate Banking chairmanship in the next Congress if Republicans take the majority.

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Spending panel shake-up likely in Senate post-elections - Roll Call

Senate appropriators are facing what could be a major shake-up in subcommittee leadership after the upcoming elections.

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The mainstream media has failed us after 7 October

Not only did they mostly ignore Israel’s denial of Palestinian freedom, but also the contradictions in Israel’s military strategy

The Guardian - US

Lawmakers eye moving quickly on NDAA after November return - Roll Call

Defense hawks want to take up the National Defense Authorization Act quickly once Congress returns for a lame-duck session.

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The Independent UK

Inside the tense Democratic meeting where Biden was given an ultimatum to remain at the top of the ticket

Sen. Jack Reed reportedly floated a demand that would have painted the president into a corner regarding his neurological state, according to a report.

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Senate appropriators advance Legislative Branch bill - Roll Call

It was a dramatic day in the House for the smallest of the 12 appropriations bills. But in the Senate, it was clear sailing in committee.

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James Inhofe, iconoclastic former senator from Oklahoma, dies at 89 - Roll Call

Former Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Okla., a fierce partisan warrior who worked across the aisle, has died, according to the Tulsa World.

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What would Congress do without Chevron deference? - Roll Call

If the Supreme Court blows up a regulatory dam, lawmaking could become even harder. Washington isn’t ready, some observers say.

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Member pay increase blocked in final spending package - Roll Call

Lawmakers will not receive their first pay raise since 2009 this year as the annual rider blocking cost-of-living adjustments is back.

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‘A lot of vitriol’: Lawmakers fret over tone of Trump-Biden rematch - Roll Call

Donald Trump and President Biden are trading sharp words as the general election begins. Some lawmakers have deep concerns about the tone.

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Member COLA a sticking point in Legislative Branch bill talks - Roll Call

A potential pay raise for lawmakers — which would be a first in nearly 15 years — remains an open issue in final spending talks.

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Momentum builds for psychedelic therapies for troops, vets - Roll Call Health Care

There is growing interest in Congress for approval of psychedelics as a treatment for those afflicted with PTSD and depression

The Guardian - US

Tommy Tuberville is not acting: he really is Trump’s useful idiot

Tuberville is performing Trump’s retribution against a military he believes confounded his coup – and is preparing the groundwork for his takeover in 2025

Roll Call

Critics: Tuberville is just the face of a ‘broken’ confirmation process

With his hold on military promotions, the Republican has exposed how bloated the system of senatorial advice and consent has become, they say.

The Independent UK

Senate sidesteps Tuberville's hold and confirms new Navy head, first female on Joint Chiefs of Staff

The Senate has circumvented a hold by Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville and confirmed Adm. Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy

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