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One source told me, and I'm quoting, it appears that she's trying to walk back her opposition to Hegseth by demanding an audit of the Pentagon, something Hegseth was already on board with before even meeting her. That source also suggested that people are still doubtful of Ernst's sincerity to get Hegseth across the finish line. Now, what about Lindsey Graham?

One source told me, and I'm quoting, it appears that she's trying to walk back her opposition to Hegseth by demanding an audit of the Pentagon, something Hegseth was already on board with before even meeting her. That source also suggested that people are still doubtful of Ernst's sincerity to get Hegseth across the finish line. Now, what about Lindsey Graham?

Well, Lindsey Graham also expressed new support for Pete on Monday. And the fact that these two came around this week is yet another sign of Trump's consolidated influence over the Republican Party. I spoke to Senator Tommy Tuberville about this whole process, and he tells me that he views Trump's nominees as selected by the American people who voted for Trump.

Well, Lindsey Graham also expressed new support for Pete on Monday. And the fact that these two came around this week is yet another sign of Trump's consolidated influence over the Republican Party. I spoke to Senator Tommy Tuberville about this whole process, and he tells me that he views Trump's nominees as selected by the American people who voted for Trump.

Actually, Democrats were much more unified when it came to pushing through Biden's nominees. Here's Tuberville on that.

Actually, Democrats were much more unified when it came to pushing through Biden's nominees. Here's Tuberville on that.

But some Republican senators are pushing back on the idea that they should support Trump nominees no matter what. That includes Senator Tom Tillis of North Carolina and Senator John Cornyn of Texas. Tillis is up for reelection in 2026, and he says he should be asking tough questions.

But some Republican senators are pushing back on the idea that they should support Trump nominees no matter what. That includes Senator Tom Tillis of North Carolina and Senator John Cornyn of Texas. Tillis is up for reelection in 2026, and he says he should be asking tough questions.

And Cornyn, who had reservations about Matt Gaetz and currently isn't sold on Tulsi Gabbard, suggested he's more concerned about being loyal to the Constitution than to Trump.

And Cornyn, who had reservations about Matt Gaetz and currently isn't sold on Tulsi Gabbard, suggested he's more concerned about being loyal to the Constitution than to Trump.

These kinds of comments triggered frustration among Trump's circle, who point out that some of the GOP senators on the fence about Trump's nominees actually voted to confirm Biden's most controversial picks, including Attorney General Merrick Garland, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. In fact, Lloyd Austin was confirmed 93 to 2.

These kinds of comments triggered frustration among Trump's circle, who point out that some of the GOP senators on the fence about Trump's nominees actually voted to confirm Biden's most controversial picks, including Attorney General Merrick Garland, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. In fact, Lloyd Austin was confirmed 93 to 2.

Now, what's Trump himself saying about all this? Well, Trump has surprisingly largely stayed out of it. He'll, of course, announce the nominees in Truth Social posts, praise their backgrounds and tout their achievements. And he's been sending his nominees to meet with Republican senators in the weeks leading up to possible confirmation hearings.

Now, what's Trump himself saying about all this? Well, Trump has surprisingly largely stayed out of it. He'll, of course, announce the nominees in Truth Social posts, praise their backgrounds and tout their achievements. And he's been sending his nominees to meet with Republican senators in the weeks leading up to possible confirmation hearings.

But those around him are working hard to rally support for his nominees, particularly Hegseth. And the attitude in Trump world right now is this. The American people elected Trump and Trump picked his nominees. It's time for senators to fall in line. Well, it sounds like things are looking more optimistic for Hegseth.

But those around him are working hard to rally support for his nominees, particularly Hegseth. And the attitude in Trump world right now is this. The American people elected Trump and Trump picked his nominees. It's time for senators to fall in line. Well, it sounds like things are looking more optimistic for Hegseth.

Good morning, John. So yes, today is historic. This is the first time the Supreme Court will hear a case dealing with the legality of medical gender transitions for minors.

Good morning, John. So yes, today is historic. This is the first time the Supreme Court will hear a case dealing with the legality of medical gender transitions for minors.

And this is a case that hinges on a Tennessee law banning doctors or health care providers from performing so-called gender-affirming surgeries or hormonal procedures on minors, including surgery, puberty blockers, and hormones. Activists in some medical groups have argued that children who identify as transgender need these surgeries and hormones.

And this is a case that hinges on a Tennessee law banning doctors or health care providers from performing so-called gender-affirming surgeries or hormonal procedures on minors, including surgery, puberty blockers, and hormones. Activists in some medical groups have argued that children who identify as transgender need these surgeries and hormones.