The Senate Armed Services Committee follows a tradition of the Chair and Vice-Chair reviewing the FBI report on Defense Secretary nominations, and then bringing the nomination to a full committee hearing and vote.
However, in an unprecedented move being discussed the Chairman Jack Reed, of Rhode Island, and the ranking member from Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker, are debating releasing the FBI report on Pete Hegseth to the full committee, thereby positioning the FBI report to be leaked to media.
Keep in mind, this is an “FBI investigative report,” and we already know the history of how the FBI uses their investigative authorities to influence, change and manipulate political outcomes. If we drop the pretending, the FBI is a weaponized agency of DC government with the expressed intent to protect the interests of DC.
The only reason to widely distribute the FBI background investigation of Hegseth is so that someone can leak it to media.
WASHINGTON DC – At least a dozen senators are pushing to see the FBI’s background check on Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s embattled pick for Pentagon chief — a rare move for the committee that oversees his confirmation and a sign the former Fox News host still faces hurdles in the Senate.
Unlike some other committees, the Senate Armed Services usually limits access to these types of background checks to its two lead senators. But pressure is building from both Democrats and Republicans to provide more lawmakers with the ongoing report, whose contents could determine whether Hegseth makes it to the Pentagon.
“It would be helpful, given the allegations that have been lodged against Mr. Hegseth, to be able to see the FBI background check,” Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), a potential swing vote on Hegseth, said in an interview.
The push follows allegations of sexual assault against Hegseth, as well as alcohol abuse and mismanagement during his tenure at two veterans groups. He denies the allegations, and Trump’s allies have continued to drum up support for the TV personality. No Republicans have come out against him.
[…] The FBI’s background investigation is expected to thoroughly examine Hegseth’s personal and professional history, including interviews with associates, reviews of financial records, and queries into past legal issues. (read more)
The FBI does the investigation of Pete Hegseth.
The FBI!
Mississippi needs to clean house. Long overdue.
Unfortunately we just re-elected him thru 2030. He likely will resign before then so we can appoint an equal scumbag to run as an incumbent.
Yes, he seems to be a member of the good old boys club. He’s a total RINO. I was so disappointed that the guy running against Wicker in the primary didn’t do better. President Trump’s endorsement of Wicker didn’t help either.
I’ve noticed in my county there is very little politicking during election seasons. There were virtually no campaigns signs up for any candidates. If there was a campaign office I surely couldn’t find it.
You can send donations to any campaign office through Ukraine.
“Glad to welcome a bipartisan congressional delegation led by -senrobportman with U.S. Senators
-ChrisMurphyCT
-SenatorShaheen
-amyklobuchar
-SenBlumenthal
-SenatorWicker
“This timely visit strengthens the US-Ukraine strategic partnership & helps deter further Russian aggression.”
https://x.com/DmytroKuleba/status/1483014135445139458
“The senators are also meeting right now with Ukraine’s President Zelensky”
https://x.com/vmsalama/status/1483142584121843715
I am not sure it is a “we” anything. Barbour chose that Lott replacement.
Good luck with that. Trent lott Republicans own everything in Mississippi. Been trying.
Republicans
The only difference between uniparty apparatchiks is by degree and detail.
Reminder: Mississippi Democrat Bennie Thompson, the chair of the J6 committee, wrote a bill to strip Secret Service protection from Donald Trump if he was convicted of a crime. In April. Utterly disgraceful.
He should be in jail for a number of things ranging from fraud to tax evasion.
Well, on a positive note, Bennie’s backside is most likely a bit more puckered right now after the J6 Committee Immunity Clause was stricken from the budget bill, (insert smiley face, here).
Scruggs and Lott have been sent to the semi retirement barn. I gathered they have been told to go enjoy their money and Oxford socializing.
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2014/07/16/all-mississippi-gop-suspicions-confirmed-mcconnell-cornyn-portman-corker-and-blunt-paid-for-racist-attack-ads-in-mississippi-against-chris-mcdaniel/
PERFECT OPPORTUNITY:
President Trump’s new FBI and NSA Directors CONFIDENTIALLY order NEW Background Checks on
• EVERY CURRENT Member of Congress and
• EVERY FORMER Members elected during Democrat Presidencies
… in pursuit of Congressional RICO and TREASON Cases!
PLUS EVERY recipient of Biden “Blanket Pardons”.
Nobody is above the Law!!
And while speaking about the Biden “Blanket Pardons” could it not be successfully argued that a man who could not be prosecuted for his own crimes due to “mental incapacitation” could still have the “authority” to issue any VALID pardons?
Especially, pardons that fly squarely in the face of what our Constitution equates as “Justice?”
Let’s also release the names of CONgress critters that have tapped into the sexual harassment slush fund.
If Mike Johnson had anything below the belt, he’d put the House in recess on January 20th allowing PDT to force the Senate eunuch rinos into recess at the same time. PDT could put his entire cabinet on board using recess appointments. Totally bypassing the worthless Senate whores
That’s assuming he could get the votes. The only way to straighten all of this out is thru blunt force. All corruption and criminality for Congress and those in the bureaucracy needs to be released publicly with evidence. To have all arrested or resigning positions enmass. There are too many Uniparty members to think any legislation or appointments of those assembled. And it needs to start happening immediately. You can not vacate the Speakership. All it would take his a couple UniParty Rino’s to send the Speaker to the Dems and Jeffries. And we don’t have 2 years to wait.
Please!!!!!
Given the level of infomation they’re typically cleared to, they should get a Periodic Reinvestigation every 5 years anyway.
All periodic reinvestigations are done every 5 years now, even Secret level.
Or send out notice to all members of Congress, “We’re updating all the security clearances….”
Which might be a perfect time to appoint a “Special Counsel” to look into “INSIDER TRADING”…..A perfect solution that will get 100% support from all Americans, faster than TERM LIMITS ! Who could oppose convictions on politicians who get RICH off information that would land us in jail for 10-15 years……They’ll RESIGN or face PUBLIC TRIAL…..I suspect we’d lose 300 members of Congress from both houses! A win for the REPUBLIC!
As you should have learned if you paid attention to the controversy of Jack Smith, he is not lawfully able to bring charges. It is because AG Garland appointed Smith, but he did not get confirmed by the Senate. Do you think the Senate would approve anyone to investigate the swamp?
Term limits actually destroyed California. They lead to even greater problems. Voters have to throw the bums out. Forcing them out makes things even worse. Because the unions swoop in and take over this new power vacuum. They know how to exploit term limits. Do not do it.
And releases the taxpayer funded slush fund records for Congressional payoffs.
President Trump killed their boondoggle of a CR its time to kill his nominees…
That’s what they’re trying. SPIT!!!
Make ’em vote. Do not recall any of them. The repugnicans want to make mud MAKE them. Make all of them unmask. Every single treacherous one. Cutesy time over.
we kind of already KNOW why they are. we should stop tempting fate pretending.
get rid of the vermin.
we any resources needed to do so.
now…
did I say now?
I think I did..
clear the path for OUR CHAMPION…who is our champion
God Bless America
There are still a few pretenders. We want them all unmasked.
This is how it is done. They must stand and deliver now. No place to hide any longer. Tax revolt. They will be defunded. Simple as that.
Well I just read it passed and trump praised it!
We will be witnessing hard ball by the Deep State. Take names, America. Otherwise they will own you.
The wrap up smear in the form of a FIB Report. Will they accuse him of working with Putin?
I hope so…we need to know how many more than just the 51 (is that the number) if “former” IC officials who signed off on the last set of manufactured list of lies.
why would they do this?
because they got paid.
they believe they are brilliant.
and they are…once we shine the light of truth upon these 3900 specific people they will glow out to orbit.
God Bless America
We know they’re Defending Democracy Together.
“Republicans for the Rule of Law operates under the purview of Defending Democracy Together.”
https://amgreatness.com/2018/11/14/nevertrumps-billionaire-leftist-benefactors/
“The FBI sent agents into the White House to entrap Michael Flynn.
“Six months later they edited their notes & decided he “lied” to them w/ no underlying crime.
“Here’s the FBI director laughing about it.”
Because I got away with it…
Treason has no statute of limitations. This, and so much more. Yet, it appears he has/had forgotten that fact -or- he just didn’t care because of a belief that he is “above the law” which, I guess he is – until – a real, and serious, prosecutor gets into office. However, still not sure Bondi is the one either, so……
They always accuse us of exactly what they are doing…
“Kamala Harris is worried Donald Trump will “weaponize the Department of Justice against his political enemies.”
Nothing should be given to the committee chair and ranking member until the new Congress has been sworn in. This is not the committee that will decide on the nomination.
Delay the confirmation talks until Republicans tak over in just a couple of weeks. Buy a spine.
The FBI was created by an executive order, It can end the same way.
Start shutting down agencies, the FIB is a good beginning.
this^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Have been saying that for a long time.
Ban all government employee unions. That is who is behind this sh*t show.
And SAG-AFRRA, which is their propaganda arm.
i wouldn’t tug on superman’s cape.
It is good that our champion, SUNDANCE remains focused on matter of “the state”.
Why does it matter?
to know the enemy.
noted: we can take it from here. THE PEOPLE..the few..the interested and motivated.
God Bless America
D.O.G.E. the senate armed services committee.
Blumenthal, who lied publically about being in Vietnam, has no standing to sit in judgement of a two tour of duty patriot.
Right! The term ludicrous comes to mind…
Perverse, isn’t it?
Super-duper-ultra-mega-patriots announce themselves spectacularly.
Senators Blumenthal & Graham Call For “Hand-to-Hand Insurgency” In Russian-Occupied Ukraine
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/senators-blumenthal-graham-call-hand-hand-insurgency-russian-occupied-ukraine
The FBI
(Because of the sensitivity of the matter)
SHOULD upload their report to a SCIF.
Responsible and Ethical Senators
(Because of the sensitivity of the matter)
should DEMAND IT!!
If there are any “LEAKS”(to the press, or otherwise)…
🧐
IT WAS ONE OF THE SENATORS WHO VIEWED THE REPORT FROM THE SCIF WHO FACILITATED SAID LEAK.
What happens in the SCIF
STAYS IN THE SCIF
That’s the way it works…
RIGHT!
RIGHT!?
THE END
James Wolfe would disagree.
I tho’t they are not supposed to be able to bring in cell phones.
Responsible and Ethical Senators ??? Doubt any more than 20 out of 100
Indeed.
Although, 10- 20 Senators in front of the cameras expressing “Grave Concerns” that what BuckNutGuy just alluded to (Sensitive Information leaked to a reporter by a trusted government employee) could, and very well might, provide exactly the situation where such a “mistake” could occur.
It should be remembered, one way or another, every staffer, of every Senator that receives a hard copy of the report, has potential access to the report.
It would not be only the “Senators”.
You want ONLY Senators to have access to this sensitive report from the fib…
And want accountability if a leak does occur…
PUT IT IN A SCIF.
No, rather, I say have every person that receives a copy sign a declaration that any leak to the press will result in all of the copy recipients being charged with criminal mischief.
Since they won’t be able to resist leaking it, that’s one way to get 10-20 senators and their staffs into the stir, where they belong.
They have received training on handling classified information.
The problem is lack of accountability.
Nobody in DC is held accountable.
The SCIF security manager also has a responsibility to ensure classified material does not leave the facility.
So where was the SCIF security manager when the hundreds of classified docs showed up all over someone’s garage in a box next to their corvette and in their bedroom and office in downtown DC shared by the CCP and his cocaine stricken son? “Gee, I never noticed all those documents were missing,” said the idiot to the moron.
Especially if Susan Collins wants a “copy”!!!!
5.
WRONG! Unfortunately, NOTHING works like it’s supposed to in our current gubmit. NOTHING!
We support Hegsweth anyway. Just like we support the convicted felon Trump, you jerks.
It’s not enough to comply, you must love Stalin.
“They’ve weaponized our justice system at a level nobody has ever seen before.”
–Donald J. Trump
It’s not enough to comply, you must love Joe Fallin
“Robert Mueller set up the John Kiriakou task force at the FBI. John Brennan petitioned Attorney General Holder to charge me with 5 felonies, including 3 counts of espionage, all of which were dismissed and ironically it was Peter Strzok who put the cuffs on me in 2012.”
Word of the Day Play = Stonewall
FYI, not all walls are made of stone…
Mark Zaid. The guy who is telling his clients and prospective clients to get out of the country before President Trump returns to office.
Hang in there Pete! Free America supports you.
Fit young hansom guy in uniform. He got laid. A lot.
You are here.
Clown show.
effin betyotchssssssssssssss
amen I hate their guts
They are treasonous traitors
Just listened to one of them ranting about the bill .. saying ‘how dare’ they question what WE do up here….eff them
Why they wanted the FBI to ‘vet’ him.
The FBI becomes the “credible sources say” (stage one of the “wrap up smear”), from which those opposing Hegseth’s confirmation ( Honorable SENATORS) will use as justification 🙄 to “announce their concerns” (stage two of the wrap up smear), which the media will BLAST into every corner of the GALAXY!! (Terminal stage)
Senator Collins says the FIB report might be helpful….
In reality, the FIB report will be written specifically to give Senator Collins something to be “Concerned About”.
Later found out to be (after the damage is done) pure BS!!
Imo
Make Democracy Fake Again
DEI FBI agent convicted of robbing people blind during J6 home raid
“According to the left, this FBI agent was one of the “good guys,” out there saving their so-called democracy. What a joke. In reality, this DEI hire turned out to be nothing more than a common thief – a household thug with a badge.”
https://revolver.news/2024/12/dei-fbi-agent-convicted-of-robbing-people-blind-during-j6-home-raid/
If Hegseth is rejected, send in JD Vance to serve as SECDEF along side his elected office of VP. He doesn’t need Senate confirmation for anything, and neither does Trump. Vance can hire Hegseth as a deputy, adviser, whatever the title where the position doesn’t need Senate confirmation, and Hegseth and do the SECDEF job, reporting to Vance.
In other words, Trump should tell the imperial, corrupt Senate to stuff it. He’s running the government HIS way with HIS appointees, one way or the other.
I well second your motion and move to vote!
Well, maybe Musk will use X to perform the same service to America for this situation as he did regarding the “Funding Bill.”
Should never have had the FBI do the background investigations on any of the nominees!
There should be more intensive background investigations on the FIB’s.
That process was started by Ike.
Go for it. Let start leaking other reports too!
Republican’ts defending “institutions” & snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
SSDD. Another in a long train of abuses & usurpations.
They NEVER thought this day would come!
They have much to be fearful of!!
Elon should anyone tweet that all members of the Senate Armed Services Committee will be primaried if the report is leaked thereby holding all members accountable. Anyone not wanting to associate with a weaponized committee can refuse to read the report and base their vote on a personal interview.
Well, stipulate that if it’s leaked then all of the recipints of the report are held on charges, not just the “leaker.”
They’ll have to set up a “Special Investigative Panel” for that…
Report should be out by 2078.
/s
’bout right.
Drones, attacking Hegseth, all a distraction!
Does anyone think the American public would actually be put off by a negative report from the FBI? It’s a backhanded compliment!
“To divide those by lying tales whom truths cannot divide, is the hackneyed policy of the gossips of every society.”
–Thomas Jefferson to George Clinton, 1803
Jackson and his Secretary of War were smeared by a similar gossip gaggle led by Calhoun’s wife during the Petticoat Affair.
They are so afraid of any truth being exposed after years of lying like rugs!
Somehow, they’ve all forgotten the words, protect and defend, from their oaths.
No surprise that Collins is the quoted Republican in favor of the document release. Tillis has a low bar to clear, four negative votes, to scuttle the confirmation of any of PDJT’s nominees. Watch for Collins, Murkowski, Cassidy, Tillis, McConnell, and Cornyn to join the sabotage team against Hegseth and others.
flashback. ymmv
“Republican (RINO) Senators calling for background checks on President Donald Trump’s appointments are doing so for one of two (or both) reasons.
“Some are trying to protect themselves and their interests [..] others are simply displaying the narcissism that is inherent in being a United States Senator [..] anyone who will receive classified documents must go through a non-FBI background check AFTER THEY ARE HIRED. It is conducted by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Administration [..]”
You don’t have to hate democracy deadbeats. Quota-clones have to make a living.
The FBI is a tool of leftist power
https://amgreatness.com/2023/06/20/if-you-work-for-the-fbi-quit-your-job/
Make-Work entrapment schemes by the security apparatus produces mixed results.
Mom Accuses FBI of Entrapping Her ‘Neurodiverse’ Teenager in Terrorism Scheme
https://headlineusa.com/mom-accuses-fbi-of-entrapping-her-neurodiverse-teenager-in-terrorism-scheme/
The only difference between leftists and right-wing leftists is by degree and detail.
Another smear campaign by the extreme left. Pete Hegseth is cleared. Period. This sh!t has to stop.
https://x.com/Sassafrass_84/status/1859994750277038382
Screw these Crap Weasels… double down and demand Hegseth for DOD
It’s not the facts, it’s the allegations.
Despicable.
How about we just release the same for every SecDef since 2000 too. Or should we go back further?
Sundance, you forgot to include the photo of the FIBs on their knees.
First off, the FBI doing the investigation is a joke – someone should investigate them! Secondly, every congressperson clamoring to see the report should be investigated with the same verve. And those reports should be made public. Pot calling the kettle……
The one, entire, complete, and unredacted report for everyone.
The rino Collins should be remarried out of office – along with the others like Cornyn and Graham. They call themselves republicans only for re-election purposes. As a voter, I tire of their theatrics.
Those people make me sick. I have COMPLETELY…COMPLETELY, lost faith in any level of government. I am a 62 year old white male, retired firefighter. I always considered myself patriotic. Now…just leave me alone.
Wicker. What a joke of a RINO! ‘F’ Liberty Score and considering the release of salacious details from a corrupt three-letter agency in order to help tank a confirmation of one of our Presidential nominations. Primary this idiot and get him the hell out of office ASAP!
Why aren’t the leakers prosecuted for leaking classified documents. They should also be sued in civil court. Those who facilitate these moves should also be held accountable if the items are leaked.
If the FBI report shows him to be squeaky clean with no excess testosterone, then he will be found ineligible for the post.
If however, the FBI report shows him to be the kind of guy who exudes toxic masculinity, then vote him in pronto. USA needs some mean men on the prowl about now.
Anyone who has ever studied Mississippi at any length should come to the conclusion that it is one of the most unassuming places that is a key component of the deep state.
Great cover though. I have often heard it described not as a state but a club.