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12:30 Report — Hegseth presses ahead
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It’s Tuesday. I learned this morning that season 3 of HBO’s “The White Lotus” will be airing in February! This is the best news all week. Here’s what else is happening:
- Matt Gaetz is joining One America News to host a weekday show.
- Pete Hegseth’s nomination seems to be in better shape.
- Lawmakers haggle with 10 days left to fund the government.
- A suspect has been arrested in the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting.
- The 2024 D.C. Michelin Star restaurants have been announced.
I’m Cate Martel with a quick recap of the morning and what’s coming up. Send tips, commentary, feedback and cookie recipes to cmartel@thehill.com. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? Sign up here.
🎖️ Tracking the Transition
FWIW, Pete Hegseth is weathering the storm:
© The Hill, Greg Nash
A week ago, Pete Hegseth’s nomination to be Defense secretary was hanging on for dear life. Controversies surrounding an alleged 2017 sexual misconduct incident and reported excess drinking fueled talk of a potential withdrawal, and speculation about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) replacing Hegseth was gaining sea legs.
But Hegseth is weathering the storm. He has continued meeting with Republican senators — Sen. Joni Ernst (Iowa) said on Monday that she had an “encouraging” meeting with the Pentagon nominee.
Hegseth appeared on Fox News last night to defend himself. He relayed a message from President-elect Trump, who he says encouraged him to “keep on fighting,” despite the stream of negative headlines.
He also walked back earlier comments where he suggested........
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