President Donald Trump is not hiding his satisfaction with the criminal indictment of former FBI director James Comey, who was expected to surrender to the authorities on Friday.
“JUSTICE IN AMERICA!” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. “One of the worst human beings this Country has ever been exposed to is James Comey, the former Corrupt Head of the FBI.”
“Today, he was indicted by a Grand Jury on two felony counts for various illegal and unlawful acts," he added.
Trump has spent years clamoring for Comey and other "Deep State" actors to be held accountable for the Russian collusion hoax that consumed the president's first term. The charges against Comey provide Trump with a measure of satisfaction, although Comey's fate is in the hands of a Biden-appointed judge and a jury of his peers.
The indictment charges Comey with making false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. In particular, Comey is accused of lying to Congress in September 2020 when he denied making unauthorized leaks to the press.
“That statement was false, because, as JAMES B. COMEY JR. then and there knew, he in fact had authorized PERSON 3 to serve as an anonymous source in news reports regarding an FBI investigation concerning PERSON 1,” read the two-page indictment.
Comey is facing up to five years in prison if convicted on both counts. He maintains his innocence. “My heart is broken for the Department of Justice, but I have great confidence in the federal judicial system, and I’m innocent, so let’s have a trial and keep the faith,” he said in a Substack video.
Comey has never been one to conceal his feelings concerning Trump, having previously fallen under scrutiny for tweeting "8647," which some interpreted as a coded threat against the president.
Under Comey, the FBI was engulfed in a historic scandal as Trump's presidential campaign was spied on using opposition research from the Clinton camp as evidence.
The FBI's Trump-Russia probe eventually grew to consume much of Trump's first White House term, although he was ultimately cleared by special counsel Robert Mueller, who failed to uncover evidence of collusion.
Mueller's appointment was triggered in part by Trump's firing of Comey, who admitted to leaking sensitive memos in an effort to trigger the Special Counsel probe.
Democrats have decried Comey's indictment as an extraordinary act of political retribution, although many say Democrats have themselves to blame after they embraced a then-unprecedented effort by leftist prosecutors to derail Trump's 2024 campaign.
Trump has signaled that other opponents of his could still face charges, including former CIA director John Brennan, who also played a significant role in the Trump-Russia investigation.
"We’ll have to see what happens," he told Fox News Digital. "It is up to the Justice Department, but I can tell you, it is a group of people that was very disappointing,” Trump added. “This makes Watergate look like peanuts.”
“They tried to destroy our country," he added.
In a striking admission, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton revealed on MSNBC that the Republican Party has outpaced Democrats in connecting with young male voters through digital platforms.
Clinton highlighted the GOP's superior engagement on social media and podcasts as a key reason for the Democrats' declining support among various demographics, especially young men.
During her appearance on MSNBC’s Morning Joe on Wednesday, Clinton faced a pointed question from host Joe Scarborough about the Democrats’ loss of ground with groups like working-class white men, Black men, Latinos, and young men.
Scarborough pressed, “Why have Democrats lost, not only working class white men, but working class Black men, Latinos, go down the list, young men, so many others. What’s gone wrong?”
Clinton responded candidly, acknowledging that her party has struggled to keep pace with modern communication trends.
She explained, “You know, the Republican Party, I have to say, has done a much better job dominating social media, dominating the podcast ecosystem, getting messages out and aiming, particularly at young men.”
Clinton went further, pointing to data showing a significant drop in Democratic Party registration among young men, with a 20% decline among younger white men and a 12% decrease among nonwhite men of similar age.
She also noted that young male voters favored Donald Trump by a 12% margin in recent elections.
This shift, Clinton argued, stems from the GOP’s strategic focus on engaging young men who spend considerable time online.
Clinton credited Steve Bannon, a prominent Republican strategist, for recognizing the potential to mobilize young men immersed in gaming and internet culture.
She recalled, “This was one of the insights that Steve Bannon had that, you know, young men who were into gaming, young men who were on the internet a lot, you know, they could be recruited.”
Clinton added, “They could be persuaded to be political supporters of the Republican Party if the Republican Party actually engaged and talked to them in the right way.”
Reflecting on her party’s shortcomings, Clinton admitted, “And I think Democrats missed a lot of opportunities on that.”
She contrasted the GOP’s active presence in digital spaces, including Bannon’s “War Room” podcast returning to Spotify this past summer after a five-year ban, with the Democrats’ limited engagement.
Additionally, Clinton noted that Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance frequently appeared on podcasts before and after the election, while Kamala Harris, Trump’s 2024 opponent, opted for different platforms.
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for lying to Congress.
Comey was charged with making false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding, Fox News reports.
There have been demands for years from President Trump and his MAGA base to punish "Deep State" figures like Comey, a notorious Trump critic who oversaw the Trump-Russia probe, known as "Crossfire Hurricane," before his firing in May 2017.
"No one is above the law," said Attorney General Pam Bondi. "Today’s indictment reflects this Department of Justice’s commitment to holding those who abuse positions of power accountable for misleading the American people. We will follow the facts in this case."
Prosecutors had been facing a Tuesday deadline to charge Comey over statements he made to Congress in September 2020, denying that he made unauthorized leaks to the media.
FBI director Kash Patel touted the charges against Comey as a step towards accountability for the Russian collusion hoax that derailed Trump's first term.
"Everyone, especially those in positions of power, will be held to account – no matter their perch," Patel wrote on X.
Special Counsel Robert Mueller spent nearly two years investigating Trump but failed to find evidence of Russian collusion.
In 2019, Comey was reprimanded by the Justice Department's Inspector General for publicizing sensitive memos of his conversations with Trump through a friend, Columbia University professor Daniel Richman.
Comey admitted to Congress that he leaked his memos to trigger a Special Counsel probe into Trump, whom Comey has criticized repeatedly over the years.
The case against Comey is being led by Lindsey Halligan, whom Trump recently appointed as acting US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Halligan has never been a prosecutor before.
Trump had pressured Halligan's predecessor, Erik Siebert, to resign after he failed to bring a case against another Trump foe, New York attorney general Letitia James (D), for mortgage fraud.
Comey also fell under scrutiny earlier this year for sharing what many saw as a coded threat to kill Trump, "8647."
In a recent post, Trump publicly complained to Attorney General Pam Bondi about the Justice Department's inaction against foes like Comey.
“Pam: I have reviewed over 30 statements and posts saying that, essentially, ‘same old story as last time, all talk, no action. Nothing is being done. What about Comey, Adam 'Shifty' Schiff, Leticia??? They’re all guilty as hell, but nothing is going to be done,’” Trump wrote.
A South Dakota Democrat is changing parties, in a blow to the state's already outnumbered Democratic minority.
State Rep. Peri Pourier was one of six Democrats in the state House, but now that she's switching to the GOP, Republicans have a 65-5 margin, the Washington Examiner reported.
In a lengthy statement, Pourier explained that her values align better with the GOP, particularly concerning tribal sovereignty.
Pourier, who is a member of the Oglala tribe, contrasted the Republicans' belief in "decentralized" government and strong policing with the "well-intentioned" but harmful policies of the Democrats.
"The core tenets of the Republican Party, decentralized government, self-determination, economic prosperity, lower energy costs, and robust public safety, align with the principle of tribal sovereignty. By contrast, well-intentioned Democratic reforms have too often undermined sovereignty," she explained.
Pourier represents the 27th legislative district, which contains the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
She cited a host of problems that plague tribal communities, including violence, addiction, and suicide. While the "rule of law" has broken down, Democrats have no solutions except "rhetoric."
"I will not explain away poverty and violence with rhetoric. I remain committed to confronting these issues directly — not someday, not when it becomes politically convenient, but now."
Pourier is the first South Dakota Democrat to switch parties since 2011. House Minority Leader Erin Healy told the South Dakota Searchlight that she believes Pourier will continue to “act on her values and principles."
But South Dakota Democratic Party Executive Director Dan Ahlers expressed disappointment, suggesting Pourier made the switch for political advantage.
Pourier's move comes as Democrats nationwide struggle with historically low approval ratings. The party is widely seen as out of touch, especially concerning crime and public safety.
“This is not about partisan loyalty. It is about loyalty to the people. My decision reflects a strategic recalibration — one that strengthens my ability to advocate for our communities and deliver meaningful results,” Pourier said.
"I recognize this decision may spark questions, assumptions, and criticism," Pourier wrote. "Change is always difficult, but when change comes it is always necessary."
South Dakota's Republicans welcomed Pourier to the party.
“We will benefit from her strong voice and unique perspective on issues, and her constituents will benefit from more exposure to Republican principles,” South Dakota House Majority Leader Scott Odenbach told the South Dakota Searchlight. “It should be a win-win for everybody involved.”
Vice president J.D. Vance confirmed rumors that Wednesday's deadly attack on an ICE facility was carried out by a "left-wing extremist," Breitbart reported.
The 29-year-old suspect, Joshua Jahn, is said to have fired indiscriminately at the ICE facility in Dallas, killing one detainee and injuring two before turning the gun on himself. No law enforcement officials were harmed in the attack.
.@VP SLAMS Democrats for their constant demonization of ICE agents: In Dallas, Texas, an ICE facility was opened fire upon by a violent left-wing extremist... We know this person was politically motivated.
"It is time to STOP the rhetorical assault on law enforcement." pic.twitter.com/KLAnRSB8UU
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) September 24, 2025
As news of the attack began spreading online, some on the left speculated without evidence that a bullet engraved with the simple message "anti-ICE" had been planted by the FBI to frame Trump's political opponents.
This morning just before 7am local time, an individual fired multiple rounds at a Dallas, Texas ICE facility, killing one, wounding several others, before taking his own life. FBI, DHS, ATF are on the ground with Dallas PD and state authorities.
While the investigation is… pic.twitter.com/SMOyxiKLqA
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) September 24, 2025
FBI director Kash Patel shared further updates Thursday, saying Jahn wrote a note about creating "terror" for ICE agents.
The suspect had also searched the gruesome video of Charlie Kirk's assassination and looked up information about ballistics, Patel said.
Democrats responded to the shooting by condemning "dehumanizing" rhetoric toward immigrants, although the evidence suggests that ICE agents were the intended target.
"No one in America should be violently targeted, including our men and women in law enforcement who protect and serve our neighborhoods, and the immigrants who are too often the victims of dehumanizing rhetoric," House Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY), Whip Katherine Clark (MA) and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar said in a statement.
Republicans say Democrats are responsible for the attack, citing a pattern of rhetoric from the left comparing ICE agents to soldiers of an authoritarian regime.
Hours before the shooting, Governor Gavin Newsom (CA) compared ICE to a "private domestic army."
Democrats have also pushed to require ICE agents to go mask-less, and left-wing activists routinely threaten to expose agents' identities.
During a speech in Charlotte, North Carolina, Vance said there is a difference between criticizing the administration's policies and demonizing people who work for the government. Those who attack law enforcement can "go straight to hell," Vance said.
"In Dallas, Texas, an ICE facility… was opened fire upon by a violent left-wing extremist, a person who wrote ‘ANTI ICE’ messaging on their bullets,” Vance said. “And there’s some evidence that we have that’s not yet public, but we know this person was politically motivated.”
Trump has also weighed in, demanding that Democrats dial down their rhetoric immediately.
"This violence is the result of the Radical Left Democrats constantly demonizing Law Enforcement, calling for ICE to be demolished, and comparing ICE Officers to 'Nazis,'" Trump wrote in a social media post.
"I AM CALLING ON ALL DEMOCRATS TO STOP THIS RHETORIC AGAINST ICE AND AMERICA’S LAW ENFORCEMENT, RIGHT NOW!" Trump added.
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that President Donald Trump's administration couldn't withhold billions of dollars in aid from states that refused to enforce immigration law, Newsweek reported. Judge William E. Smith of the District of Rhode Island, who was nominated by President George W. Bush, sided with 20 Democrat-led states in his decision.
The Department of Homeland Security linked Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster relief funds to each state's compliance with illegal immigration enforcement. The lawsuit against this action was spearheaded by Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and the attorneys general from the other states that reject border security and immigration measures.
"We are experiencing creeping authoritarianism in this country, and as a people we must continue to resist. Using the safety of Americans as collateral, the Trump Administration is once again illegally subverting the Congress, bullying the states to relinquish their right, ensured by the Constitution, to enact policies and laws that best serve their residents," Neronha charged.
"By threatening to withhold these congressionally allocated funds, used for projects like fixing highways and preparing for natural disasters, the President is willing to put our collective safety at risk," he added. Smith granted a permanent injunction to the enforcement of this rule.
According to the Boston Globe, the DHS guidance originated with a Trump executive order stating that "sanctuary" jurisdictions, which don't enforce immigration law, should be denied funding from federal agencies, including the DHS and FEMA. In February, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem issued guidelines for all agencies under her direction to hold states wishing to receive financial assistance grants to that standard.
The DHS doubled down in March by requiring states receiving grants to certify that they wouldn't administer any program that "benefits illegal immigrants or incentivizes illegal immigration" currently or in the future. This triggered several states to file lawsuits challenging the DHS's authority to impose such guidance without a statutory basis.
The attorneys general from California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin, and all New England states except New Hampshire joined the lawsuit. FEMA and the DHS argued that the agencies were given Congressional permission to administer funds as they see fit, including homeland security grants.
The judge disagreed, calling those conditions on funding "unlawfully ambitious" and "hopeleslly vague," Smith said in his 45-page ruling. “States cannot predict how DHS will interpret these vague terms, yet they risk losing billions in federal funding for any perceived violation,” Smith wrote in his decision.
"Nor did DHS consider the public safety consequences of undermining state emergency budgets in this way. As a result, the conditions not only jeopardize states’ fiscal planning but also threaten their capacity to protect public safety in the areas where federal and state cooperation is most critical," Smith said.
Smith decided that the rule couldn't be enforced "regardless of DHS’s arguments related to its authority to promulgate them because the contested conditions are both arbitrary and capricious under the APA and unconstitutional under the Spending Clause of the U.S. Constitution," the judge wrote. Smith said that since the states would "suffer irreparable harm," the only remedy would be "injunctive relief."
However, that might not be the end of it for the Trump administration. As attorney Andrew Branca pointed out, the Trump administration has had much success getting these lower court rulings overturned at the Supreme Court.
"Trump is currently 19-0 at the Supreme Court this year alone, and has many more wins at the Court of Appeals level," the podcast host wrote in a post to X, formerly Twitter on Wednesday. "Final judicial losses for Trump? ZERO," Branca added. He noted that the "anti-Trump, anti-Constitutional 'rulings' of these unelected, tyrannical, inferior, federal district court judges" often don't stand.
These lower court rulings are so frequently and consistently reversed either by the Court of Appeals or by SCOTUS that it's not worth the effort to cover them anymore.
Trump is currently 19-0 at the Supreme Court this year alone, and has many more wins at the Court of Appeals… https://t.co/XpEL6vLPdO
— Andrew Branca Show (@LawSelfDefense) September 24, 2025
The court's ruling means that the DHS rule is not enforceable at the moment, but a reversal on appeal could allow the Trump administration to hold sanctuary jurisdictions accountable through funding. Trump's agenda includes many avenues for tamping out illegal immigration, and this is just out of a plethora of options that are still on the table.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is warning that President Donald Trump may try to "rig the midterm elections" and suspend the 2028 presidential election, Fox News reported. The California Democrat made this statement on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Tuesday, but did not provide any evidence to support his assertion.
Trump had a decisive win in the 2024 presidential election, and Democrats are surely looking to the future since they have no talent waiting in the wings. Newsom seems to have White House aspirations of his own, which is likely why he's pushing this baseless theory about Trump to whip up their base.
The governor boasted about his work helping Democrats rebuild for the 2026 midterms and that he's "raising awareness around how Donald Trump is trying to rig the midterm elections," Newsom told Stephen Colbert. Then Newsom went on to make the most insane claim of all about Trump's future plans.
Nevertheless, Newsom pushed the most patently absurd theory that Trump will somehow make sure that there is no election to replace him, even as the president will be an octogenarian and the U.S. Constitution forbids him from running for reelection. "I fear that we will not have an election in 2028," Newsom claimed.
"I really mean that in the core of my soul. Unless we wake up to the code red, what’s happening in this country — we wake up soberly to how serious this moment is," he added. Colbert's studio audience heartily cheered over Newsom's suggestion as the segment ended for a commercial break.
Of course, by the time the 2028 presidential election rolls around, Trump will be 82 years old and will have served a combined eight years as president which really pushes the bounds of believability. It's quite clear that the real motivation for this nonsense from Newsom likely stems from what he said earlier in the interview about his efforts to rehabilitate the Democratic Party and encourage political discussion with some on the right.
"I think it’s important to have those civil engagements. I think it’s important to dialogue. It’s important to learn from your opponents, and it’s important to reconcile your weaknesses," Newsom said of his willingness to speak with conservatives, including Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, whom he interviewed shortly before the 31-year-old political activist was assassinated.
"As a Democratic Party, we have a lot of work to do to make up for our failures in the past. We got crushed in this last election, and now we are in a position where we are struggling to communicate, we’re struggling to win back now the majority in the House of Representatives," Newsom said.
Newsom is correct about the state of the Democratic Party, but rather than solving the root problems, the governor spent time earlier in the interview attacking Trump. "A lot of anxiety, a lot of stress, a lot of folks that honestly don’t know if we’re going to get our country back, and I get it," Newsom explained.
"This guy is flooding the zone. He’s dominating the narratives. Facts don’t seem to matter, and Democrats, frankly, have had a difficult time pushing back," Newsom added.
The governor sympathized with Democrats who "feel this weakness that dominates our brand and our party." However, Newsom believes the answer to this is more resistance against Trump, which is arguably what has ruined their party, as it has failed to coalesce around any other mission besides opposing the president.
"And I think what people appreciate is that we’re willing to fight and not only fight symbolically by having a little bit of fun but fight substantively. We have 41 lawsuits against the son of a b----. We’re pushing back, and we’re winning," Newsom bragged, clearly anticipating its effect as an applause line.
Newsom stands out as one of the few politicians who are so ambitious yet so terrible in his job as governor. His tough talk and warnings about a rigged election sound eerily similar to Trump's legitimate gripes, but Newsom's strategy to become Democrats' Trump will surely backfire once the campaigning becomes serious.
As the five-year deadline approaches, the Justice Department appears ready to pursue a perjury indictment against former FBI Director James Comey for his congressional testimony, Fox News reported.
The case revolves around whether Comey misled lawmakers in September 2020 about his management of the FBI's probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election, with a grand jury in Virginia now reviewing the matter for potential charges.
Back in 2016, the FBI opened an investigation into possible Russian interference in the U.S. presidential election, an effort that drew sharp scrutiny for its handling under Comey's leadership.
That probe, known internally as Crossfire Hurricane, examined alleged ties between Donald Trump's campaign and Russia, setting off years of political tension.
Trump, who won the election, repeatedly denounced the inquiry as a "Russia hoax" and a "rigged witch hunt" that harmed America's relations with Russia.
From his perspective, figures like Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan had politicized intelligence agencies to target his presidency, a claim that resonated with many skeptical of bureaucratic overreach.
In May 2017, Trump fired Comey, later stating he had done the country "a great service" by removing him from the FBI helm.
Trump's critics saw the dismissal as obstruction, but supporters viewed it as a necessary step to restore trust in law enforcement institutions long plagued by perceived biases.
The investigation then shifted to special counsel Robert Mueller, who after extensive review found no sufficient evidence of criminal conspiracy between Trump's campaign and Russia.
During Trump's first term, the Justice Department tapped special counsel John Durham to examine potential FBI mishandling in the Crossfire Hurricane operation.
Durham's findings led to charges against three lower-level FBI officials and highlighted serious bureau errors, though he concluded no illegal actions by top leaders like Comey.
Yet, those revelations fueled ongoing debates about accountability, reminding us that even well-intentioned probes can veer into problematic territory without proper oversight.
Fast forward to Sept. 30, 2020, when Comey testified before Congress about his role in the 2016 Russia investigation, statements now at the heart of the perjury allegations.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia is overseeing the current case, with the statute of limitations expiring next Tuesday under federal law's five-year window.
DOJ officials are nearing a decision on prosecution, as a source noted, with uncertainty lingering over which specific parts of Comey's testimony might trigger charges.
Trump has lambasted Comey for years, accusing him of dishonesty in handling the probe and related issues.
"I think they're very dishonest people. I think they're crooked as hell," Trump said in July about Comey and Brennan. "And maybe they have to pay a price for that."
Such pointed remarks, while blunt, underscore a broader conservative frustration with what many see as selective enforcement in Washington, where accountability often seems reserved for the politically inconvenient.
In a surprising development, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has openly criticized a social media post from California Governor Gavin Newsom’s press office, labeling it “menacing” and revealing the fear it instilled in her family, The Hill reported.
A controversial message posted on Saturday by Newsom’s office on the platform X, stating Noem would have a tough day, drew sharp rebuke from Noem and Trump administration officials, who saw it as a threat, alarming her family amid a history of past dangers.
The issue surfaced on Saturday when Newsom’s press office shared a post on X declaring, “Noem is going to have a bad day today. You’re welcome, America.”
Noem addressed the controversy during a Monday night interview on Fox News’ “Hannity,” expressing her deep concern over the message.
She called the post vague and troubling, noting how it instantly sparked worry among her inner circle.
“It immediately panicked my family and friends,” Noem stated, mentioning the flood of worried texts and calls she received soon after the post appeared.
Noem explained that her family has endured threats in the past due to her high-profile role in politics.
“They know the threats that they’ve had, the things that have happened to them because of politicians like this that say things and somebody grabs onto them that has an agenda,” she added.
She stressed that such alarming messages hit close to home, especially given prior hostility from groups like cartels and criminals.
Trump administration officials also condemned the post, with Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin directly calling it a threat.
“This reads like a threat. This is ugly, @GavinNewsom,” McLaughlin responded publicly on social media.
White House communications director Steven Cheung further criticized the timing, calling the message “beyond the pale and totally disgusting,” as it coincided with a memorial weekend for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, recently killed in Utah.
Newsom countered the criticism by posting a “SpongeBob SquarePants” meme on X with the caption, “tHiS ReAdS LiKe a tHrEaT,” appearing to dismiss the accusations with sarcasm.
Noem reflected on the broader impact, citing the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk as a stark reminder of how harmful words from leaders can lead to serious consequences.
“I hope we all learn that it’s time to start listening to each other, having civil discourse, and stop ridiculous, irresponsible posts like Governor Newsom put out there,” Noem urged, advocating for more responsible communication among public figures.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is terminating a policy committee that advises on women in the armed services, just his latest effort to root out "wokeness."
Hegseth believes the gender-specific focus of the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services is "divisive" and undermines resolve.
“After further review, I have determined that the reinstatement of the Defense Advisory Committee for Women in the Services (DACOWITS) should not proceed,” Hegseth wrote in a September 17 memo, according to the Military Times.
The Pentagon had been planning to bring back the committee just days before, according to a September 8 memo, but Hegseth reversed course.
Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson said Hegseth is moving to end a "divisive feminist agenda."
"After further review, Secretary Hegseth has decided to terminate the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services," Wilson wrote. "The Committee is focused on advancing a divisive feminist agenda that hurts combat readiness, while Secretary Hegseth has focused on advancing uniform, sex-neutral standards across the Department."
The Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services has made over 1,000 recommendations to the Pentagon, 97% of which have been adopted.
The committee, established during the Truman administration to recruit women during the Korean War, “is composed of civilian women and men appointed by the Secretary of War to provide advice and recommendations on matters and policies relating to the recruitment, retention, employment, integration, well-being, and treatment of women in the Armed Forces of the United States," according to its website.
After the rollback of Roe v. Wade, the committee recommended steps to protect abortion access, the Daily Signal noted.
“As the Defense Department continues to examine this Supreme Court decision and evaluate policies to ensure Service members, dependents, beneficiaries, and Defense Department civilian employees are provided seamless access to essential women’s health care services, as permitted by federal law, the Committee is concerned about potential impacts to servicewomen,” the committee's report said.
During his contentious Senate confirmation process, Hegseth came under fire over his past comments that women do not belong in combat roles.
“I respect every single female service member that has put on the uniform past and present,” he said. “My critiques, senator, recently and in the past, and from personal experience, have been instances where I’ve seen standards lowered."
In a post on X, Hegseth said the latest changes emphasize merit and unity.
"Gender neutral, color blind, merit based," he wrote.