Coons questioned Waltz about his use of Signal to communicate sensitive military information and whether he was investigated for it. Waltz defended his actions by citing CISA guidance.
"Should I be confirmed as assistant secretary for civil rights, I will proudly be joining an administration that will not allow students to be intimidated, harassed, assaulted or excluded from their institutions."
SEN. JACK REED: Following the announcement of your nomination, press stories started to circulate about comments President Trump made about you and your past relationship. And according to the reports, the President tells a story where he spoke to you while you were serving in Iraq on active duty, and you said that you loved him and I'll kill for you, sir!. The President then said that you followed up these comments by putting on a Make America Great Again hat.
Linda McMahon must divest her education-related investments before her confirmation as Secretary of Education, citing potential conflicts of interest after her financial disclosures.
This may be one of the scenarios that most uniquely qualifies me to take command at the FBI. Having been the victim of government overreach and a weaponized system of justice and law enforcement, I know what it feels like to have the full weight of the United States government used against you.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand stated, 'You will have to change how you see women to do this job well, and I don't know if you are capable of that,' underscoring concerns over Hegseth's views on women serving in combat roles.
During his confirmation hearing, Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth faced scrutiny from Senator Jeanne Shaheen regarding his past comments on women's roles in the military.
