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Top Democrat presses Hegseth on supporting accused war criminals that Trump pardoned

Tuesday, January 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Pete Hegseth told senators on the committee investigating his qualifications to be secretary of defense on Tuesday that "restrictive rules of engagement" have "made it more difficult to defeat our enemies" as Democrats on the panel suggested he undervalued the laws of... Read More.

Hegseth grilled about sexual misconduct allegations, view on war crimes

Tuesday, January 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, faced senators on Tuesday for a contentious confirmation hearing.Hegseth was grilled by members of the Armed Services Committee on allegations of misconduct and sexual impropriety he's denied -- as well as his... Read More.

Michelle Obama to skip Trump inauguration

Tuesday, January 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, her office confirmed to ABC News."Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration,"... Read More.

Johnson says flags will be raised for Trump’s inauguration

Tuesday, January 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is going to order that the flags at the Capitol, which are at half-staff due to the death of former President Jimmy Carter, be raised for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration -- defying a White House... Read More.

Virginia Foxx to be only woman leading House committees in 119th Congress

Tuesday, January 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- North Carolina Rep. Virginia Foxx, 81, was tapped by House Speaker Mike Johnson to serve as the chairwoman of the powerful House Rules Committee, two GOP sources told ABC News, becoming the only woman to lead a House committee in the 119th... Read More.

Hegseth hearing live updates: Grilling on sexual assault allegations, war crimes view

Tuesday, January 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, is facing senators on Tuesday for his confirmation hearing.Hesgeth is expected to be grilled by the Armed Services Committee on allegations of misconduct and sexual impropriety he's denied -- as well as... Read More.

Hegseth hearing live updates: Pentagon pick defends comments about women in combat

Tuesday, January 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, is facing senators on Tuesday for his confirmation hearing.Hesgeth is expected to be grilled by the Armed Services Committee on allegations of misconduct and sexual impropriety he's denied -- as well as... Read More.

Biden to issue executive order to bolster AI infrastructure in the US

Tuesday, January 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With just days left in his administration, President Joe Biden will sign a new executive order focused on bolstering the infrastructure needed to for advanced AI operations in the U.S., according to the White House."I am signing an historic Executive Order to... Read More.

Hegseth hearing live updates: Trumps Pentagon pick to face Senate grilling

Tuesday, January 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, is facing senators on Tuesday for his confirmation hearing.Hesgeth is expected to be grilled by the Armed Services Committee on allegations of misconduct and sexual impropriety he's denied -- as well as... Read More.

FBI did not interview woman who accused Pete Hegseth of sexual assault in 2017: Sources

Tuesday, January 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The FBI's probe into defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth did not include an interview with a woman who accused the former Fox News anchor of sexual assault in 2017, sources familiar with the situation told ABC News.The top senators on the Armed... Read More.

US to ban Russian, Chinese software and hardware in vehicles

Tuesday, January 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The United States is going to ban Russian and Chinese software in vehicles, according to the Department of Commerce, due to national security concerns.The final rule, posted on the federal register Tuesday morning, comes after the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and... Read More.

Jack Smith, in final report, says voters saved Trump from being convicted in Jan. 6 case

Tuesday, January 14 by ABC News

Special counsel Jack Smith's final report lays out in no uncertain terms federal prosecutors' position that Donald Trump -- who is set to be inaugurated president in less than a week -- would have been convicted on multiple felonies for his alleged efforts to... Read More.

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