Protesters interrupt Trump’s pick for defence secretary during hearing – video

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for US secretary of defence, was repeatedly interrupted by protesters during a Senate confirmation hearing. The Fox News host was being questioned by Democratic lawmakers about allegations of sexual assault, excessive alcohol use and financial mismanagement. Protesters heckled Hegseth during his opening statement, with one attacking him as a ‘Christian … Read more

LA fires live: risk of ‘rapid fire spread’ as near hurricane-force winds forecast in some areas

Forecasters warn of ‘particularly dangerous weather situation’ in California As a reminder, here is the status of the southern California fires, as of midday on Tuesday: The Palisades fire, at 23,700 acres and 17% containment. The Eaton fire, at 14,100 acres and 35% containment. The Hurst fire, at nearly 800 acres and 97% containment. The … Read more

House Oversight report says telework is ‘wasting billions’ in taxpayer cash ahead of 1st hearing

FIRST ON FOX: The House Oversight Committee found that prolonged pandemic-era telework has been “detrimental” to government agencies and new employee training, and it laid out in a new report proposed recommendations for the Trump administration to bring federal workers back to unused and vacant federal office buildings.  Fox News Digital obtained the House Oversight Committee’s … Read more

Biden says he’s been carrying out ‘most aggressive climate agenda’ in history as he designates CA monuments

President Biden on Tuesday signed proclamations to establish the Chuckwalla National Monument and the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument, which will protect hundreds of thousands of acres of land in California, during his last week in office.  The event was delayed by a week due to the destructive wildfires raging in Southern California, and Biden revealed that … Read more

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to confirming Trump Cabinet nominees — perhaps even during inaugural balls

Expect a traffic jam in the Senate soon as the race is on to confirm President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees. In short, nothing can happen until President-elect Trump takes office on Jan. 20. Yes, there will be plenty of Trump loyalists attending various inaugural balls around town. But once the inauguration festivities conclude at the Capitol, … Read more