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A Republican bill that would require the governor to submit to televised questioning from lawmakers each month took its first ...

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New allegations of alcohol abuse and misconduct by defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth drew fresh scrutiny Wednesday about ...

The GOP-led bill, which got some Democratic support, will head back to the House for approval before it goes to Trump for his signature.

Pete Hegseth’s controversial nomination as defense secretary moved a step closer to confirmation with the Senate Armed ...