Hegseth faces contentious Senate hearing; House passes bill banning trans women in sports; Trump announces plans for external revenue service
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Contentious confirmation hearing for Trump's defense secretary pick: Pete Hegseth faced a Senate confirmation hearing where he was questioned about allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking. Despite the intense scrutiny and protests, Republican senators showed strong support for his nomination, framing the criticism as a media smear campaign. The hearing is significant as it sets the tone for Trump's Cabinet selections ahead of his inauguration on January 20. 1, 2, 3
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House Republicans pass controversial sports bill: The House passed a bill banning trans women and girls from participating in school sports, with a vote of 218-206. While two Democrats supported the measure, it will require Democratic backing in the Senate to advance further. 4
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Trump's plans for an external revenue service: President Trump announced intentions to create an 'external revenue service' aimed at collecting tariff income, indicating a shift in fiscal policy. 4
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Minnesota Democrats stage boycott: Minnesota Democrats organized a boycott in response to what they described as an 'abuse of power' by Republicans, highlighting ongoing partisan tensions. 4
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Jack Smith's letter on Trump case: Jack Smith's final letter regarding the Trump case has been released, offering little consolation and suggesting limited justice in the ongoing legal matters surrounding the former president. 4