Pete Hegseth, narrowly confirmed as Defense Secretary at the year’s outset, now faces growing scrutiny from Congress over boat strikes. Lawmakers, already concerned about his leadership, are ramping up demands for accountability.

Paul Ingrassia, nominated to lead the Office of Special Counsel, has had his nomination withdrawn after allegations surfaced that he sent racist text messages. Two White House officials told CNN on Tuesday that the administration pulled support from Ingrassia, effectively ending his Senate confirmation hopes.

The US Senate narrowly approved President Donald Trump’s nominee to the Federal Reserve on Monday, reflecting heightened political tensions over monetary policy. This confirmation comes just as the central bank prepares for its upcoming rate-setting meeting.

Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee pressed a high-profile Marine Corps general nominee over the Trump administration’s controversial use of troops in American cities to fight crime and pursue immigration enforcement. Their pointed questions highlight ongoing concerns about the boundaries of federal power and the military’s role on domestic soil.

The Senate voted 51-47 to confirm John Hurley as under secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence at the Treasury Department. Hurley, President Trump’s nominee, brings a wealth of experience from the financial sector and academia to this critical national security role.

Mike Waltz, President Trump’s former national security adviser, was intensely questioned during his Senate confirmation hearing for U.N. ambassador after officials inadvertently leaked sensitive military details about a Yemen strike to a reporter through a Signal group chat. The incident has raised serious concerns among lawmakers about the handling of classified information.

In a scathing letter, a concerned citizen warns that the ‘storm’ President Trump once alluded to has arrived, criticizing his leadership and the senators who confirmed his Cabinet.