United States Politics and Government

Pete Hegseth to Face Democratic Questioning in Confirmation Hearing

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President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon will field questions on Tuesday on a range of issues, including a sexual assault allegation and his lack of management experience.

What to Watch for at Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing

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President-elect Donald J. Trump’s defense secretary pick will almost surely be asked about his alcohol use and an accusation of sexual assault when he appears before a Senate committee.

Special Counsel Report Says Trump Would Have Been Convicted in Election Case

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“But for Mr. Trump’s election and imminent return to the presidency, the office assessed that the admissible evidence was sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction at trial,” the report said.

Elon Musk Is Expected to Use Office Space in the White House Complex

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The location suggests that Mr. Musk, who owns companies with billions of dollars in contracts with the federal government, will continue to have remarkable access to President-elect Donald J. Trump.

Special Counsel Report on Hunter Biden Denounces President’s Criticism of Case

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The report by the special counsel, David C. Weiss, criticized President Biden for making “baseless accusations” that threatened “the integrity of the justice system as a whole.”

Cleveland-Cliffs Signals a Possible New Bid for U.S. Steel

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The company’s renewed interest comes after the Biden administration blocked Nippon Steel from acquiring the onetime American powerhouse.