Sen. Joni Ernst’s support is a huge boost to Hegseth’s prospects, all but assuring his confirmation as defense secretary barring unexpected twists in the GOP-led Senate.
He also faced questions about sexual assault allegations against him.
Moore has also pledged making $2 billion in cuts to help close a $3 billion budget gap, targeting some spending on climate initiatives and government inefficiency.
Forecasters paused the “particularly dangerous situation” extreme fire weather warning for Los Angeles and Ventura counties Tuesday afternoon, but warned that winds are expected to pick back up.
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense pick, was met with a friendly reception by Senate Republicans at his Tuesday hearing before the Armed Services Committee.
The Republicans on the panel were very clear that this isn’t a dealbreaker.
A trial will determine whether Giuliani must turn over three World Series rings and his Florida condo to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss.
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will be officially sworn into office on Monday, Inauguration Day.