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

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

Trump Transition Signs MOU With Justice Department to Allow Background Checks

This move also allows for security clearances and background checks to be conducted. The Trump transition team announced on Dec. 3 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Biden Department of Justice to facilitate background checks and security clearances between the current and incoming administrations. “This agreement with the Department of

Democrat Rep. Jared Moskowitz to Join House DOGE Caucus

Moskowitz’s decision to join the bicameral caucus comes two days after Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) agreed with Elon Musk about government waste. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) on Dec. 3 became the first Democrat to join a House caucus dedicated to supporting the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “I believe that streamlining government processes and