Pete Hegseth Makes The Definitive Case Why He’s Qualified To Be Trump’s Defense Secretary The Army veteran vowed to bring back warfighting focus, meritocracy, and accountability to the Defense Department, rejecting Biden-era ideologies he says undermine readiness and lethality. Hegseth Emerges From Committee Hearing Unscathed The Senate Armed Services Committee staffers expect a vote to advance would-be defense sec's nomination next week. Sen. Joni Ernst officially backs Pete Hegseth for top Pentagon post “Our next commander in chief selected Pete Hegseth to serve in this role, and after our conversations, hearing from Iowans, and doing my job as a United States Senator, I will support President Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense.” The Top 5 Viral Moments From Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing For Sec. Of Defense Highlights included a fiery defense of Israel, dismissing Elizabeth Warren's "gotcha" question with humor, and showcasing his practical soldier knowledge, earning praise for his qualifications. Pete Hegseth: ‘I support Israel killing every last member of Hamas’ “I’m a Christian, and I robustly support the State of Israel and its existential defense,” Hegseth told the Congressional committee when asked if he considers himself a “Christian Zionist.” Pete Hegseth Tomahawks Sen. Warren’s Attempted Smear "You say, hmm, every general must not walk to war traders for 10 winters. Yet, ahh, you will not make same promise for yourself? Ehh, what say you?" Warren asked. Hegseth easily brushed off the attack, simply stating, "I'm not a general, Senator." Democrats’ Hegseth Hearing Theatrics Prove They’re Unserious About US National Security Throughout the more than four-hour-long proceeding, the committee’s leftist members used every available opportunity to slander Hegseth and make complete fools of themselves.
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Los Angeles arrests four arson suspects amid deadly wildfires As Los Angeles battles wildfires that have killed 25 and left many missing, police have arrested four suspects for setting new fires outside the blaze zones. LA fire chief begging homeless people to stop lighting fires "Meth heads don’t watch news. Need to send LAPD patrol and deputies to let them know they’ll be arrested for arson." Firefighters’ Union President: LAFD Didn’t Report Because It Didn’t Want to Pay Overtime The union president criticized decades of city neglect and budget cuts for hampering wildfire response. He cited understaffing, lack of pre-deployment, water supply issues, and increasing strain from homeless-related calls as compounding factors. Whistleblower: A Year Later, LA Paramedics Are Still Left Working With Expired Medication As They Respond To Fires The whistleblower, a firefighter and paramedic, told the Federalist his ambulance is currently stocked with expired medication. He said he deals with expired drugs “literally every day” because the city does not resupply medics with newer doses. Why California Needs More 'Surfer Tims' to Fight Wildfires Direct solutions like fire retardant sprays, clearing brush, and better evacuation routes save homes during wildfires. Yet, California's leaders prioritize grandstanding and misguided policies over practical action, leaving residents to rely on their own ingenuity. CA price-gouging laws could block fire victims from renting houses In response to concerns about price hikes, especially regarding rentals, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass told residents to report prices that violate the emergency declaration to the city’s nonemergency line. LA Times owner regrets his paper's endorsement of Karen Bass: 'That's a mistake' "This fire has given us a wake-up call as a paper." |
Perpetual screwup Joe Biden spins and stumbles on his way out of the White House — and proves Trump voters right In his last week in office, Joe Biden is making a farewell tour of speeches to try to put a shine on his legacy. It would be a tall order in any event, but because the president is a perpetual screwup, his effort is going off the rails. Biden fell dramatically short on defense, immigration, and debt — worse than the last 3 presidents before him: Poll A Gallup poll conducted last month found Americans ranked Biden far beneath Trump, Obama, and Bush on critical foreign and domestic policy markers — despite the lame-duck president frequently deploying superlatives to describe his administration. Biden Slammed For Lifting State Sponsor Of Terrorism Designation On Cuba Biden follows in Obama's footsteps of appeasing Cuba during his final days in office. No One Wants A Biden Presidential Library Unlike the legacies of Nixon, Reagan, or Trump, Biden's presidency may leave little to celebrate. With scandals, economic decline, and divisive policies defining his tenure, the future Biden Library might struggle to attract visitors or inspire respect. After Running On ‘Protect Democracy’ Platform, Tim Walz Is Silent As State House Dems Refuse To Let GOP Take Control Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has notably remained silent as Democratic lawmakers in his state are threatening a legislative session boycott to deny GOP lawmakers a quorum to elect a speaker and conduct legislative business. Eric Adams meets with Trump ally as insiders suggest NYC mayor seeks pardon The dinner raised eyebrows among political insiders who suggested the Democratic-indicted mayor was shopping for a presidential pardon — but Adams’ press secretary insisted that “they did not talk about Trump.”
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