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Defence: Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell votes against Hegseth
We’ve been observing to see how Republicans, especially those who voiced opinions on his candidacy, would vote on Hegseth.
Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky and the former Senate Majority Leader, recently cast his first no vote, which is a big step for the former top Washington Republican.
Other Republican senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski join him in voting against Hegseth’s nominee as US military secretary.
Vice President JD Vance has the power to dissolve the tie established through the three Republicans voting against Hegseth.
The nomination of Hegseth, despite this, will fail if another Republican votes against him.
Hegseth posts a letter regarding the claims while senators vote Hegseth, like many of us, is keeping an eye on the results of the votes on his candidacy.
Hegseth recently shared a letter he sent to Republican Senator Tom Tillis of North Carolina, who is believed to be one of the crucial swing votes in his appointment, on social media as the votes are still being counted.
He seems to respond to specific concerns Tillis posed to him regarding claims of sexual assault, physical violence, and alcohol consumption in the letter.
Tillis announced on social media in the final moments that he would back Hegseth’s appointment.
Tillis declared on social media in the final moments that he would back Hegseth’s nomination.
The confirmation of Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is currently up for a vote by the full Senate.
Republicans can only lose three votes in the 100-member parliament, even if they have a majority. Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, both Republicans, have already stated that they will vote against his appointment.
JD Vance, the vice president, is prepared to cast a vote to break a tie if necessary.
Hegseth and his family are also at the US Capitol to witness the vote, as we already informed you.
Karen Bass, the Democratic mayor, disagreed it would take that long
The president said that he thought it was a long time after Bass stated that people should be able to return to their houses in a week.
In a roundtable discussion, he stated that California needed to implement “common sense policies.” Although he claimed to be “opening the coffers,” it is unclear if he will need state law changes before authorizing the funding.
Hegseth shows up for the confirmation vote on Capitol Hill.
As Trump continues to hold a roundtable with California leaders, senators across are congregating in Washington, DC, to cast their votes for Pete Hegseth, the candidate for defense secretary.
The former Fox News anchor and his family have just arrived at the Capitol to see the vote.
Since candidates seldom show up for their confirmation vote, it’s a little out of the ordinary.
Additionally, we are aware that Vice President JD Vance is on the Hill. If necessary, he can vote to break a tie.
Trump and the mayor of Los Angeles quarrel about cleanliness and residents’ return.
President Donald Trump and LA Mayor Karen Bass have begun to argue after a half-hour of general accord and politeness.
When it comes to cutting red tape to aid with house reconstruction, Trump and Bass are in agreement.
The mayor then responds to a query regarding permitting homeowners to remove trash.
“We want you to return to your homes right away and to be safe,” she continues.
Trump replies, “But people are willing to clean out their own debris.” “You ought to give it to them. It will be two years by the time you engage contractors.
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In approximately “a week,” Bass adds, “they can do that” and that residents will be permitted to return to their properties.
“In my opinion, a week is a long period of time,” Trump states.
Residents who lost a home in a fire said they are not politically committed
I saw two folks going back to the remnants of their Malibu beachside rental property while the president was touring the devastated Palisades west of Los Angeles.
The night the fire broke out, Brian and Sarah were out of town, and for over a day, friends who were passing by sent them photos of their still-standing house.
Then, like so many other houses in the area, it vanished.
Sarah’s parents’ suffering was exacerbated when the Palisades fire destroyed their house. Her father, who has Parkinson’s disease and is 85 years old, had to find temporary housing.
Press secretary: Trump could impose restrictions on funding to California
Trump’s press secretary’s news conference onboard the president’s jet on route to California.
Federal emergency help to reconstruct North Carolina, which was devastated by a storm last year, will not be subject to any limitations, according to Karoline Leavitt.
She did, however, note that Trump stated that “California has to address the water issue in their state,” raising the prospect that recovery money for California will be subject to revisions.
In addition, Trump signed an executive order to review the Federal Emergency Management Agency and made references to dismantling it.
“At this moment, we’ve got thought about it,” Leavitt replied.
Collecting the pieces as we get ready for the rain
Earlier, we traveled the Pacific Coast Highway via the evacuation zone to Malibu, where houses along the coast had been reduced to rubble. The scent of burnt wood mingles with that of the ocean.
In an effort to lessen the effects of an impending storm this weekend, authorities have been searching the area around these residences for biohazards.
Rain might be beneficial to some degree. However, mudslides could be caused by excessive rain. To mitigate, concrete “K” rails are being installed.
Sandwich boards warning oncoming traffic not to drink the tap water in the Palisades evacuation zone are located just before the region.
Some people here are trying to pick up some form of normality. For others, life is forever changed with another possible natural challenge on the way.
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