What will happen in the DC jet crash investigation?
The US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the military is investigating the helicopter crash with a civilian plane in Washington, DC, which killed five people. The helicopter was “fairly experienced” and the crew had required yearly night evaluations, Hegseth said. President Donald Trump said the pilots were to be blamed for the crash that killed the three soldiers on board.
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as Trump’s pick for defense secretary
The US Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s Defense Secretary, with Vice President Mike Pence casting a tie-breaking vote. Hegseth was confirmed with 90 votes to 8 against, while three Republicans joined allDemocrats in opposing his confirmation. Hegseth’s ex-sister-in-law told the Senate that he was drunk and abusive towards his second wife.
MarcoRubio, Trump’s secretary of state pick, will have a confirmation hearing
US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as Defence Secretary, former Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth, had told Megyn Kelly on her podcast in December that he’d forgo all alcohol if he’s confirmed to the post. However, Hegseth’s hearing on Tuesday is expected to be “tough but respectful, candid but fair”, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said.