Congress Stumbles Toward Obamacare Deadline With No Clear Direction
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Hegseth Keeps Trump’s Favor for Now Despite String of Missteps
In the high-frequency churn of President Donald Trump’s first term, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s repeated missteps would have…
Mike Johnson asks Republicans to keep concerns private
Washington (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson is imploring his fellow Republicans to stop venting their frustrations in…
Republican Matt Van Epps is quickly sworn in as the newest House member
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Matt Van Epps of Tennessee was sworn Thursday as the newest House member, two…
Hegseth Signal Investigation Finds Actions Risked Endangering Troops
In a report filed to Congress on Dec. 3, the acting Pentagon inspector general concluded that sensitive messages…
Live updates: Adm. Bradley briefs lawmakers on boat strike off Venezuela
The Navy admiral who reportedly issued orders for the U.S. military to fire upon survivors of an attack…
Bill would raise VA compensation for severely injured vets, survivors
A bill in Congress would significantly increase the amount of disability compensation awarded to veterans with catastrophic injuries…
Lawmakers to hear from Navy admiral about attack that killed boat strike survivors
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Navy admiral who reportedly issued orders for the U.S. military to fire upon survivors…
Hegseth Scrutiny Intensifies With Release of Report on Signal Texts
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Hegseth May Have Risked Troops With Signal Texts, Watchdog Finds
The Pentagon watchdog concluded that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may have put US troops at risk when he…
Republican Matt Van Epps Wins, Fending Off Upset
Topline Republican Matt Van Epps, who President Donald Trump endorsed, won a special election on Tuesday for a…
Hegseth is scrutinized by Congress over boat strikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth barely squeaked through a grueling Senate confirmation process to become secretary of defense…