Nesi’s Notes: Feb. 1
Your weekend briefing on local politics and more.
Former Sen. Greg Reed named Alabama’s first Secretary of Workforce
Former Alabama Sen. Greg Reed will now take on a new role as the state’s first Secretary of Workforce. Reed, the former ...
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Nominee for Army secretary tells senators he will serve soldiers not bureaucrats if confirmed
Dan Driscoll, an Army veteran and businessman, told senators that he would serve as the soldiers’ secretary of the Army, “not ...
Trump's Pentagon lashes out at retired general Milley, yanks security detail
New U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in one of his first acts in the job since being appointed by President Donald Trump, ...
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Richmond radio host John Reid announces run for lieutenant governor
Reid is the third Republican to enter the nomination contest for lieutenant governor. Seven Democrats are seeking their party ...
Senate votes to confirm Pete Hegseth as Trump’s new Defense Secretary
WASHINGTON – The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary of Defense, a win for President Donald Trump's ...
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What to know from Pete Hegseth's fiery confirmation hearing
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Defense secretary is publicly facing senators for the first time after weeks of questions from Democrats — and praise from Republicans ...
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Iowa's US Sen. Joni Ernst will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense
Iowa's Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of Defense, ending weeks of speculation about whether she would stand in ...