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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

Pete Hegseth's Secret Settlement: A Closer Look

You might be wondering why Pete Hegseth, a guy who was up for a big job with the government, would pay a woman $50, 000. Well, let's dive into it. This all started back in 2017 when a woman accused him of rape. Now, Pete says this accusation is false, and he paid the woman to keep things quiet. He w

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Jan 24 2025CRIME

Immigration and Crime: Teller County Sheriff's Update

In Teller County, Colorado, the sheriff is set to address the public about illegal immigration and crime. The focus will be on recent arrests of undocumented immigrants involved in criminal activities. Earlier this week, KRDO13 Investigates reported that Sheriff Mikesell's deputies apprehended three

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Pete Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Moves Forward

The U. S. Senate took a big step towards confirming Pete Hegseth as the new defense secretary on Thursday. The vote was close, with 51 senators in favor and 49 against. Only two Republicans, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, joined the Democrats in opposing his nomination. Murkowski raised concerns

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

The Senate's Green Light for Trump's CIA Pick

In a surprising turn of events, the Senate voted in favor of John Ratcliffe, a former Texas congressman, as the new CIA director under President Trump. The vote tally was 74-25, with an unexpected 21 Democrats joining the Republican side. Ratcliffe, who served as the director of national intelligenc

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Shocking Claims: Pete Hegseth's Sister-in-Law Speaks Out

Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host nominated for defense secretary, is facing serious allegations from his former sister-in-law. In her affidavit to the Senate, Danielle Hegseth claims that Pete was abusive to his second wife, Samantha. She said she saw and heard enough to believe Pete is not fit

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Big Changes on the Hill: A House Speaker's New Challenge

In the hustle and bustle of Capitol Hill, Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a tough new challenge. A recent shakeup in a key House committee has caused a stir among Republicans. Johnson decided to replace the chair of the House Intelligence Committee with someone new, upsetting some GOP members who sup

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Florida's New Senate Powerhouse: Meet Ashley Moody

Imagine this: a lawyer turned judge, then attorney general, and now, Florida's newest senator. That's the story of Ashley Moody, who's taking over Marco Rubio's seat in the U. S. Senate. Governor Ron DeSantis picked Moody, praising her as a tough prosecutor ready to tackle big issues like immigratio

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Pete Hegseth's Hearing: A Unique Case

Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense was unusual. He wasn't sworn in to tell the truth, and the FBI report on him wasn't shared with the full committee. This raised eyebrows, especially since his qualifications aren't stellar. He's led small organizations and a small group of

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Why Pete Hegseth's Defense Nomination Raises Red Flags

Pete Hegseth, nominated for Secretary of Defense, has a history that's raising eyebrows. From tattoos linked to white supremacy to a severe drinking problem, and even a rape allegation, his past is controversial. His book, 'The War on Warriors', criticizes women in combat and Geneva conventions. Yet

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Meet Pam Bondi: Trump's Pick for Attorney General

Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, recently had her confirmation hearing for the role of attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump. She's promised to end any partisanship within the Department of Justice and ensure fair justice for all. Trump nominated Bondi after his initial pi

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