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News and updates about Confirmation Hearings

At confirmation hearing:

UN nominee Stefanik calls Israel America's 'most precious ally'

Rep. Stefanik, who has fought antisemitism on college campuses since the October 7 massacre, attends confirmation hearing for her nomination as US Amb. to the UN.

UN nominee Stefanik calls Israel America's 'most precious ally'

Pete Hegseth:

Oct. 7 massacre caused by US withdrawal from Afghanistan

Pete Hegseth, in Senate confirmation hearing, blames Oct. 7 on US withdrawal from Afghanistan, says he supports 'destroying and killing every last member of Hamas.'

Oct. 7 massacre caused by US withdrawal from Afghanistan

Watch: GOP Senator leaves Dem lawmaker speechless

Senator Tom Cotton shuts down Durbin during Senate confirmation hearing.

Watch: GOP Senator leaves Dem lawmaker speechless

Barrett responds to 'White Colonist' jab for adopting Haitians

Towards end of hearing, Senator Kennedy gives Barrett chance to respond to 'white colonist' accusation for adopting 2 Haitian children.

Barrett responds to 'White Colonist' jab for adopting Haitians