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Tulsi Gabbard’s hopes of becoming Trump's director of national intelligence rest in the hands of two Republican senators

Analysis: Democrats grandstanded, but it might be the questioning of two Republican hawks that sinks Trump’s pick for Director of National Intelligence, Eric Garcia reports

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Republican Senators Stress Importance Of Vaccine Availability In Hearing

Republican Senators Murkowski and Collins stress vaccine importance in Senate hearing. Kennedy commits to restoring trust in vaccines.

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Sen. Collins Undecided On Supporting Gabbard For Intelligence Director

Senator Collins refrains from indicating support for Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence, highlighting complexities in the confirmation process.

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During Day 2 of RFK Jr. hearings, some GOP concerns - Roll Call

At Senate HELP committee, lawmakers grill Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his record of vaccine skepticism and thoughts on transgender care.

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Gabbard defends record on Snowden, asserts ‘no love’ for dictators - Roll Call

Senate Intelligence members pressed Tulsi Gabbard, the nominee to be director of national intelligence, on her national security record.

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Gabbard to face questions on Assad meetings, surveillance policy - Roll Call

Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's choice for director of national intelligence, faces the Senate Intelligence Committee Thursday.

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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.

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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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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

Salon

‘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’

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Trump’s controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth confirmed by Senate

Vice-president casts tie-breaking vote for Fox News host despite allegations of sexual assault and alcohol abuse

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Republicans duck Trump’s claims that Ukraine should have surrendered to Russia

‘I hadn’t heard that,’ one Republican insisted about Trump’s claims in Hannity interview

The Independent UK

Senate confirms Hegseth as next Defense secretary - Roll Call

Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote after three Republicans joined Democrats in opposition to Hegseth.

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President Trump Defends Pete Hegseth Amid Senate Opposition

President Trump expresses support for defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth amid controversy. Confirmation vote tonight.

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Senate Advances Controversial Defense Secretary Nomination

Senate votes on controversial nominee Pete Hegseth for defense secretary amidst party divisions and allegations. Confirmation vote expected soon.

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The Republicans’ Mod Squad stands alone against Pete Hegseth’s confirmation

Analysis: Nomination for Defense Secretary puts a familiar pair of GOP senators in a predictable spot, writes John Bowden

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Murkowski, Collins vote no on Hegseth

The two GOP senators can't stop Hegseth's confirmation in a Senate controlled by their party

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Full List of Republicans Who Broke From Trump to Vote Against Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth

Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Susan Collins (Maine) voted "no" on Jan. 23

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Democrats accuse Republicans of rushing Hegseth confirmation despite questions on qualifications, past

Democrats accused Republicans of speeding up Hegseth’s nomination amid the numerous allegations of impropriety

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Jeffries warns GOP over 'big, beautiful' budget bill - Roll Call

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries put Republican leaders on notice that they can’t take Democratic votes for granted.

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‘President’s prerogative’: Republicans conveniently dodge questions on Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons

Trump issued pardons for 1,500 people criminally charged with the violent assault on the US Capitol to try and stop certification of 2020 presidential election results

The Guardian - US

‘It’s about being bold and gutsy’: Senator Ron Wyden on change in the age of Trump

The Oregon Democrat has written a book, a call for ‘chutzpah’ from those seeking political progress

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Sen. Collins Undecided On Supporting Pete Hegseth For Defense Secretary

Senator Susan Collins carefully evaluates Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary, emphasizing thorough review of hearings.

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The smallest initial Senate battleground ever? - Roll Call

Just five Senate seats are rated as competitive by Inside Elections, representing perhaps the smallest initial battleground in history.

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