PBS News Hour - Politics

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  • Listen to all of the PBS News Hour's coverage of U.S. politics, from Yamiche Alcindor's reports from the White House, to Lisa Desjardins on Capitol Hill, to our weekly analysis and discussions from David Brooks, Mark Shields, Amy Walter and Tamara Keith. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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Episodes
  • Hegseth grilled over opposition to women in combat, accusations of misconduct

    Hegseth grilled over opposition to women in combat, accusations of misconduct
    Jan 14 2025
    One of President-elect Trump's most controversial nominees was the first to face the scrutiny of a Senate confirmation hearing. Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth was questioned Tuesday about alleged sexual and financial misconduct as well as concerns he lacks the experience to manage more than three million employees. Hegseth has denied any wrongdoing. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    5 mins
  • GOP Sen. Banks says 'it's a matter of national security' to quickly confirm Hegseth

    GOP Sen. Banks says 'it's a matter of national security' to quickly confirm Hegseth
    Jan 14 2025
    Republican Sen. Jim Banks of Indiana serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee and was in the room as Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth appeared for a confirmation hearing. Amna Nawaz spoke with Sen. Banks about how Hegseth handled the attention. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    5 mins
  • Sen. Duckworth explains why she says Hegseth is unqualified to lead Pentagon

    Sen. Duckworth explains why she says Hegseth is unqualified to lead Pentagon
    Jan 14 2025
    During Tuesday's confirmation hearing, Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois told defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth that she doesn't believe he is qualified for the job. Sen. Duckworth is a former Army helicopter pilot who lost her legs in a crash while serving in Iraq and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Sen. Duckworth joined Geoff Bennett to discuss Hegseth's hearing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    5 mins

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