Sen. Mark Kelly calls Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth 'unqualified' amid video probe

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz responded to President Trump's accusations of incompetence regarding fraud in the state, particularly defending the Somali community against Trump's attacks. Walz's comments came during a press interaction where he was questioned about his responsibility for the alleged fraud.

President Donald Trump has invited the families of two National Guard members involved in a shooting incident near the White House to the White House, following the death of 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom and the critical injury of 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe. The shooting occurred on November 26, 2025, and has prompted widespread mourning and vigils in West Virginia.

President Donald Trump has made a last-minute appeal to Tennessee voters to support Republican candidate Matt Van Epps in the upcoming special election on December 2, while criticizing Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn, claiming she 'hates Christianity.'

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticized President Donald Trump for allegedly demonizing the Somali migrant community in the state during an appearance on NBC’s 'Meet the Press.' Walz emphasized the contributions of Somali individuals in various professions and called for constructive dialogue instead of divisive rhetoric.

President Donald Trump has commuted the prison sentence of David Gentile, a former private equity executive who was convicted of defrauding investors in a $1.6 billion scheme. Gentile had begun serving a seven-year sentence before this decision was made public.

Senator Mark Kelly faced scrutiny regarding his comments urging military personnel to disobey illegal orders from the Trump administration, raising questions about his stance on military obedience. This follows a Pentagon investigation into potential misconduct related to a video featuring Kelly and other lawmakers.

President Donald Trump has commuted the prison sentence of David Gentile, a former private equity executive convicted of defrauding investors in a $1.6 billion scheme. Gentile had begun serving a seven-year sentence before this decision was made public, marking another instance of Trump's clemency actions in white-collar crime cases.

Senator Mark Kelly announced that the Senate Armed Services Committee will conduct an investigation into reported follow-up military strikes on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, stating that military officials will be put under oath. This inquiry follows concerns about the legality and consequences of the strikes, which reportedly resulted in civilian casualties.