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Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed As Top US Intelligence Chief

Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as top US intelligence chief, highlighting the importance of strong leadership in national security.

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Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as intelligence head despite fears of pro-Russia stance

Senate approves nomination of former Democrat as Mitch McConnell is sole Republican to vote against Trump pick

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Sen. Mcconnell Votes Against Confirming Gabbard For DNI

Mitch McConnell's recent votes on national security nominations reflect his influence and the importance of thorough evaluation in the confirmation process.

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Senate confirms Gabbard to be director of national intelligence - Roll Call

Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell is only Republican opponent of Tulsi Gabbard as the Senate confirms her for director of national intelligence.

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Democrat Congressman Freezes Mid-Speech On House Floor For Nearly A Minute In Scary Medical Episode

A Democratic congressman suffered a medical episode during a House floor speech, appearing to freeze for nearly a minute.

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WATCH: Democrat Congressman Freezes Mid-Speech on House Floor For Nearly a Minute in Scary Medical Episode

A Democratic congressman suffered a medical episode during a House floor speech, appearing to freeze for nearly a minute.

Latin Times

The bitter truth for Democrats as they try to oppose Trump

ANALYSIS: Democrats don’t have many tools to stop Trump’s agenda. But, Eric Garcia writes, the ones they have can be used powerfully

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Senate Republicans fall in line behind Trump's nominees

Efforts by conservatives to pressure Republican senators to support Trump’s Cabinet nominees have largely been successful so far.

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US Democrats call for more aggressive tactics against Trump and Musk: ‘We’re going to be the opposition’

As Trump aims to dismantle large swaths of US government, growing outcry from Democrats appears to be having an effect

The Guardian - US

Trump’s picks for Pentagon team spark GOP debate on security - Roll Call

Trump's picks for top Pentagon roles, and their focus on China, may be out of step with GOP defense hawks in Congress.

Roll Call

Mitch Mcconnell Falls On Stairs After Senate Vote

Former Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell falls while exiting Senate chamber, assisted promptly, appears in good condition.

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Mitch McConnell, 82, fell twice in Senate Chamber increasing concerns about his ability to serve: report

The reports come as concerns continue to mount about the senator’s health, following several public episodes in which he has appeared to freeze for several seconds

The Independent UK

McConnell in wheelchair after fall outside Senate chamber - Roll Call

The former GOP Senate leader has been dogged by health problems in recent years, many related to a childhood polio diagnosis.

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Barely a simmer: Trump's nominees avoid grilling and skirt through confirmation process despite initial public outcry

ANALYSIS: Trump has finally bent the Senate to his will. And, as Eric Garcia writes, he has done it at the expense of Republicans’ careers

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Vulnerable lawmakers begin 2026 cycle with modest war chests - Roll Call

Fourth-quarter fundraising reports filed with the FEC show many vulnerable lawmakers starting the cycle with modest war chests.

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Nicole Shanahan Threatens Senators Opposing RFK Jr. Confirmation

Nicole Shanahan issues a warning to U.S. Senators regarding RFK Jr.'s confirmation as HHS secretary.

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Who else is going to retire from the Senate? - Roll Call

Michigan Democrat Gary Peters won’t be the only senator to retire this cycle, at least according to almost a century of history.

The Independent UK

Will Republican reservations sink Tulsi Gabbard?

Not all Republicans are on board with the former Democratic congresswoman as she prepares for her confirmation hearing, Eric Garcia reports

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Neocons Wage a Rearguard Action Against Trump's Middle East Peace Drive

Trump wants to negotiate instead of bombing Iran. Jilted war hawks are blaming his advisers.

Salon

Tulsi and RFK Jr. now face the GOP

Republicans capitulated on Pete Hegseth, though they knew better. Now come the most noxious nominees of all

The Independent UK

‘We are American warriors’: Pete Hegseth gives troops their mission hours after being confirmed as Defense Secretary

New defense secretary outlines top three goals: ‘Restoring the warrior ethos, rebuilding our military, and reestablishing deterrence’

Latin Times

Pete Hegseth Narrowly Survives Defense Secretary Confirmation Vote After Three GOP Senators Reject Him

Hegseth's confirmation follows a contentious process marked by allegations of misconduct, with Trump's influence and partisan loyalty playing key roles in securing the post.

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Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence chief in tiebreaker Senate vote

Hegseth’s nomination had been rocked by allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct.

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Trump Celebrates Confirmation Of Secretary Of Defense

President Trump expresses satisfaction with Pete Hegseth's confirmation as Secretary of Defense, highlighting the importance of winning and optimism for He...

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Sen. Mcconnell Votes 'No' On Hegseth For Defense Secretary

Senator McConnell votes against Hegseth's nomination for secretary of defense amid controversy and scrutiny.

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