President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, came under fire during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, as the top Democrat on the Senate committee accused him of lacking the “character and composure” required to lead the U.S. military. Facing questions about allegations of misconduct, Hegseth said, “I’m not a perfect person, as has been acknowledged.” He added that he has been “saved by the grace of God, by Jesus, and Jenny,” his wife.
Topics in this episode include:
- Israel Hopes for ‘Good News in Next Few Hours’ on Truce
- Hegseth Responds to Misconduct Allegations
- Special Counsel Rejects Biden’s Claim of ‘Raw Politics’
- LA Official: Worst Winds Expected Tuesday Afternoon
- Multiple Lawsuits Filed in Connection to Wildfires
- Newsom Announces Tax Extensions for Wildfire Victims
- FBI, DHS Warn About Potential Vehicle Attacks
- Trump Inaugural Weekend Schedule Released
- Butler First Responders to Join Inaugural Parade
- Biden Announces Student Debt Relief for 150,000 Borrowers
- New York Governor to Announce Free College Tuition Plan
- House Votes on Girls’ Sports Protection Bill
- Wholesale Inflation Rises Less Than Expected
- CDC: Flu Activity to Remain High
- US Experiences Egg Shortage
- Industry Groups Sue Over Ban on Medical Debt on Credit Cards
- Confirmation Hearing for Doug Collins Delayed
- Hegseth Faces Senate Confirmation Hearing
- UK Lawmakers Call for Inquiry Into Grooming Gang Scandal
- UK Woman Recalls Sexual Abuse at Hands of Criminal Gang
- US to Ban Chinese Software, Hardware in Smart Cars
- DOJ Releases Former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Report
- Trump Asks Court to Revisit Carroll Case
- Miami Audiences Say Shen Yun a ‘Portrayal of Excellence’
