Senate Questions Pete Hegseth During Confirmation Hearing

During a confirmation hearing, Senators scrutinized Pete Hegseth, a veteran and Fox News personality, over his qualifications to lead the military and manage its substantial budget amidst allegations of sexual misconduct. Lawmakers expressed contrasting views on Hegseth's past and suitability for the role. Meanwhile, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing criticism from a government watchdog for proposing changes to the citizen-led initiative process in a special legislative session, which remains stalled. Additionally, a law passed by the Florida Legislature last year has drawn backlash for potentially allowing unethical behavior to persist unchecked, as it restricts ethics investigations to complaints from individuals with direct knowledge of misconduct. DeSantis has called for a special session to address several issues, including illegal immigration and condominium safety, indicating a push for significant changes in state policy.