Connolly Launches Bid to Succeed Raskin as Top Democrat on House Oversight Committee

The Virginia Democrat, who represents a district with many federal workers, vows to protect their jobs from those aiming to trim government. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) announced on Dec. 3 that he is running to be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. If elected, he would succeed Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), who is

Defense Secretary Nominee Hegseth Meets With Senators Amid Ongoing Accusations

Pete Hegseth has been meeting with GOP senators this week on Capitol Hill to build support for his nomination by President-elect Donald Trump as defense secretary. Hegseth spent time with lawmakers behind closed doors on Monday and Tuesday as part of the confirmation process. The decorated Army National Guard veteran and former Fox News host

Defense Secretary Nominee Hegseth Meets One-on-One With Senators

Pete Hegseth has been meeting with GOP senators this week on Capitol Hill to build support for his nomination by President-elect Donald Trump as defense secretary. Hegseth spent time with lawmakers behind closed doors on Monday and Tuesday as part of the confirmation process. The decorated Army National Guard veteran and former Fox News host

Prominent BLM Activist Behind Protests Targeting Daniel Penny, Attacking Jury Process

Black Opportunities was founded by longtime Black Lives Matter activist Hawk Newsome Black Lives Matter leader Hawk Newsome / Getty Images A charity run by a prominent Black Lives Matter activist is behind protests against Daniel Penny—the Marine veteran charged with the murder of a man on the New York subway last year—and undermining confidence

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary, on shaky ground

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary, on shaky ground – CBS News Watch CBS News Pete Hegseth, a military veteran and Fox News personality picked by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as defense secretary, is facing headwinds on Capitol Hill amid allegations of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking. CBS News has learned Hegseth may

Biden Pledges $1 Billion in Aid for Displaced Africans

The funding pledge was made amid U.S. efforts to counter China’s growing influence on the African continent. President Joe Biden has pledged more than $1 billion in humanitarian support for sub-Saharan African nations as he seeks to strengthen ties in the region to counter China’s growing influence. Biden announced the commitment on Dec. 3 while