In a video statement, Hegseth said the helicopter was flown by a "fairly experienced crew" doing a "required annual night evaluation" at the moment of the crash. Hegseth added that the crew was wearing night-vision goggles.
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, claimed during her Senate confirmation hearing she was placed on a secret domestic terror watch list after criticizing Kamala Harris and faced heated questions over her past statements on surveillance, Russia, foreign policy, and Edward Snowden.
Israel resumed the release of Palestinian prisoners following a delay Netanyahu ordered, citing concerns over the treatment of hostages during their release.
Kash Patel said during his confirmation hearing for FBI director that there "can never be tolerance for violence" against law enforcement, while skirting questions about specific defendants.
