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Jan 14, 2025 | nationalreview.com | Connor O’Brien

Jan 13, 2025 | msn.com | Connor O’Brien |Joe Gould

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Jan 13, 2025 | politico.com | Connor O’Brien |Joe Gould

The treatment of Hegseth — the most high-profile of Trump’s nominees to face senators — will also set the tone for how the rest of the picks will fare. This includes how hard Democrats are willing to push the nominees, and whether Republicans will come to their defense or let them squirm. Here are the surprises and strategies to watch for at Hegseth’s confirmation hearing. 1. Go on the attack or walk back? Watch for any contrition Hegseth shows for his past acts.

Jan 9, 2025 | politico.com | Joe Gould |Daniel Lippman |Connor O’Brien

Critics warn the transfer of a D.C. National Guard unit puts the nation’s capital in jeopardy. A vehicle pushes snow in front of the RFK stadium site in Washington. | Susan Walsh/AP An old-fashioned turf battle is erupting over the transfer of a fighter squadron from the District of Columbia to Maryland with critics worried this leaves the nation’s capital dangerously exposed to attack.

Jan 7, 2025 | politico.com | Robbie Gramer |Connor O’Brien

By Robbie Gramer and Connor O’BrienWith help from John Sakellariadis, Joe Gould and Daniel LippmanSubscribe here | Email Robbie | Email EricPresident JOE BIDEN’s team is touting one potential victory for his foreign policy in his final days — getting the Guantanamo Bay prison as close to empty as possible. The Biden administration released nearly a dozen detainees in its latest move, bringing the facility’s population to its lowest level ever.