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"No Love For Dictators": Trump's Top Spy Pick Tulsi Gabbard Defends Loyalty
Tulsi Gabbard told US Senators at a hearing to confirm her as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) that she has "no love for Assad or Gaddafi or any dictator" as her critics have said, "I just hate al Qaeda."
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FBI Pick Kash Patel To Be Grilled Over Promise To Persecute Trump's Foes
As a former aide to the House Intelligence Committee and ex-federal prosecutor, Patel has been vocal about his skepticism of government surveillance and the "deep state."
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Ex-US Senator Bob Menendez Jailed For 11 Years In Corruption Case
A judge sentenced a powerful former US senator to 11 years in prison Wednesday, after he was convicted of corruption following the discovery of gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash at his home.
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US Senate Blocks Bill To Impose Sanctions On International Criminal Court
Legislation that would have imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court in protest of its arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister was blocked in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
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From Secretary Of State To FBI Director: Trump's Top Picks For His Cabinet
More of President Donald Trump's picks for his cabinet are expected to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate in the coming days after the Republican-controlled chamber began approving them last week.
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Kristi Noem Confirmed As Donald Trump's Homeland Security Secretary
The US Senate on Saturday confirmed South Dakota governor Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a key agency in President Donald Trump's push to clamp down on illegal immigration.
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Trump's Controversial Pick Pete Hegseth Confirmed As US Defence Secretary
The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military.
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Senate Poised To Confirm Fox News Host As US Defence Secretary
The US Senate appeared poised Friday to narrowly confirm former Fox News host Peter Hegseth for defense secretary, with opponents saying Donald Trump's pick has nowhere near the experience for the huge job.
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US Senate Confirms Trump Nominee John Ratcliffe As CIA Director
The US Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe with overwhelming bipartisan support as director of the CIA, filling a key post in President Donald Trump's national security team.
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Why Pak Lawmakers Are Seeking Elon Musk's Apology Before Starlink Approval
Pakistan senators are demanding an apology from billionaire Elon Musk, a lawmaker told AFP on Thursday, accusing him of "anti-Pakistan propaganda" as he seeks regulatory approval for his Starlink service in the country.
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Bill Nelson Retires as NASA Chief; Janet Petro Named Acting Administrator
Bill Nelson has retired as NASA administrator, with Janet Petro named as acting chief as Donald Trump begins his second term as president. Nelson's tenure saw the launch of landmark missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope and Artemis 1. Jared Isaacman has been nominated as the permanent NASA chief, awaiting Senate confirmation. Nelson ca...
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Senator John Fetterman Attends Trump Inauguration In Hoodie And Shorts
John Fetterman strode into the US Capitol wearing grey shorts, a black hoodie and black On Cloud sneakers.
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"When 3 Wealthiest Men...": Bernie Sanders' Photo Post From Trump's Big Day
Sharing a photograph of tech billionaires Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos at Donald Trump's inauguration as US President, Senator Bernie Sanders has alleged that the "billionaire class now controls our government".
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US Senate Unanimously Confirms Marco Rubio As Secretary Of State
The US Senate unanimously approved Marco Rubio as secretary of state in Trump 2.0.
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Watch: Georgia State Senator Colton Moore Thrown To Ground Trying To Enter House Chamber
Colton Moore, a Georgia state senator was stopped and pushed into the ground by the authorities from entering the House chamber.
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"No Love For Dictators": Trump's Top Spy Pick Tulsi Gabbard Defends Loyalty
Tulsi Gabbard told US Senators at a hearing to confirm her as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) that she has "no love for Assad or Gaddafi or any dictator" as her critics have said, "I just hate al Qaeda."
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FBI Pick Kash Patel To Be Grilled Over Promise To Persecute Trump's Foes
As a former aide to the House Intelligence Committee and ex-federal prosecutor, Patel has been vocal about his skepticism of government surveillance and the "deep state."
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Ex-US Senator Bob Menendez Jailed For 11 Years In Corruption Case
A judge sentenced a powerful former US senator to 11 years in prison Wednesday, after he was convicted of corruption following the discovery of gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash at his home.
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US Senate Blocks Bill To Impose Sanctions On International Criminal Court
Legislation that would have imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court in protest of its arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister was blocked in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
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From Secretary Of State To FBI Director: Trump's Top Picks For His Cabinet
More of President Donald Trump's picks for his cabinet are expected to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate in the coming days after the Republican-controlled chamber began approving them last week.
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Kristi Noem Confirmed As Donald Trump's Homeland Security Secretary
The US Senate on Saturday confirmed South Dakota governor Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a key agency in President Donald Trump's push to clamp down on illegal immigration.
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Trump's Controversial Pick Pete Hegseth Confirmed As US Defence Secretary
The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military.
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Senate Poised To Confirm Fox News Host As US Defence Secretary
The US Senate appeared poised Friday to narrowly confirm former Fox News host Peter Hegseth for defense secretary, with opponents saying Donald Trump's pick has nowhere near the experience for the huge job.
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US Senate Confirms Trump Nominee John Ratcliffe As CIA Director
The US Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe with overwhelming bipartisan support as director of the CIA, filling a key post in President Donald Trump's national security team.
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Why Pak Lawmakers Are Seeking Elon Musk's Apology Before Starlink Approval
Pakistan senators are demanding an apology from billionaire Elon Musk, a lawmaker told AFP on Thursday, accusing him of "anti-Pakistan propaganda" as he seeks regulatory approval for his Starlink service in the country.
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Bill Nelson Retires as NASA Chief; Janet Petro Named Acting Administrator
Bill Nelson has retired as NASA administrator, with Janet Petro named as acting chief as Donald Trump begins his second term as president. Nelson's tenure saw the launch of landmark missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope and Artemis 1. Jared Isaacman has been nominated as the permanent NASA chief, awaiting Senate confirmation. Nelson ca...
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Senator John Fetterman Attends Trump Inauguration In Hoodie And Shorts
John Fetterman strode into the US Capitol wearing grey shorts, a black hoodie and black On Cloud sneakers.
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"When 3 Wealthiest Men...": Bernie Sanders' Photo Post From Trump's Big Day
Sharing a photograph of tech billionaires Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos at Donald Trump's inauguration as US President, Senator Bernie Sanders has alleged that the "billionaire class now controls our government".
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US Senate Unanimously Confirms Marco Rubio As Secretary Of State
The US Senate unanimously approved Marco Rubio as secretary of state in Trump 2.0.
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Watch: Georgia State Senator Colton Moore Thrown To Ground Trying To Enter House Chamber
Colton Moore, a Georgia state senator was stopped and pushed into the ground by the authorities from entering the House chamber.
