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Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) pressed Pete Hegseth about his shifting public comments about women in combat roles during his confirmation hearing.

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‘Let’s just stop right there’: Warren confronts Hegseth about past remarks

Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, appeared in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee Tuesday, where senators grilled him on his qualifications. Oklahoma senator Markwayne Mullin defended Hegseth from “hypocritical” attacks about drinking and infidelity.

‘I should be in prison’: Sen. Mullin defends Hegseth

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, was interrupted several times by protesters during his confirmation hearing. Chairman of the Armed Services Committee Sen. Roger Wicker repeatedly announced that protesters would be removed immediately by Capitol Police.

Protesters disrupt Hegseth confirmation hearing

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman met with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago where the President-elect said he “couldn’t be more impressed” by the Democratic Senator. Is he on the way to being MAGA’s new favorite Democrat? Abby Phillip and her NewsNight panelists discuss.

MAGA’s new darling: Dem. John Fetterman?

Donald Trump’s cabinet picks head to Capitol Hill for their Senate confirmation hearings. In a special edition of Night Caps, NewsNight panelists give their predictions on what they think could happen amid the highly anticipated hearings.

NewsNight panel gives its predictions for confirmation hearings

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins asks SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who is stepping down from his post following Trump’s vow to fire him, about his agency’s crypto crackdown.

Gary Gensler is quitting before Trump can fire him. He defends his legacy

CNN’s Lauren Fox breaks down what to expect out of Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing. If confirmed, Hegseth would lead the Department of Defense under President-elect Donald Trump.

What to watch for in Hegseth’s confirmation hearing

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) tells CNN’s Manu Raju that he personally believes conditions should be placed on federal aid for California in wake of the wildfires.

Mike Johnson suggests federal aid for California could come with conditions attached

Judge Aileen Cannon said she would not block the release of special counsel Jack Smith’s report on his investigation into Donald Trump and efforts to overturn the 2020 election. CNN’s Elie Honig explains why he doesn’t think the Trump team has legal standing to challenge the release.

Elie Honig: Trump team doesn’t have legal standing to prevent release of Smith’s report

Wyoming Senator John Barrasso (R) says he expects to see strings attached to federal aid sent to California. CNN’s Chief Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju explains why this is a major shift in the way aid money has been distributed in the past.

GOP senator threatens to attach strings to California aid money

Ahead of Melania Trump returning to the White House as first lady she talked about her life with President-elect Donald Trump during an interview on Fox News. Trump shared how she might not always agree with her husband.

‘I have my own thoughts’: Melania Trump on disagreeing with her husband

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells Jake Tapper a deal to bring hostages home from Gaza is “very, very close.”

Jake Sullivan: ‘We are very, very close’ on a hostage deal

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells Jake Tapper, “The country is better off than we were four years ago” and “the United States is in a stronger, more secure position” as Biden leaves office.

WH National Security Adviser: U.S. in ‘stronger, more secure position’ as Biden steps down

CNN Political Commentators Brad Todd, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Kate Bedingfield, and campaign strategist Mo Elleithee join CNN’s Jake Tapper to discuss the politics of the California wildfires and the latest back-and-forth between Governor Gavin Newsom and President-elect Donald Trump.

CNN Panel spars over the politics surrounding the California wildfires

CNN’s Jake Tapper presses Republican Sen. Katie Britt over Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi’s false claims about the 2020 election.

GOP Senator downplays AG nominee Bondi’s false 2020 election claims

Republican Sen. Katie Britt joins Jake Tapper for an interview on CNN’s State of the Union.

GOP Sen. says Trump will make sure wildfire victims ‘have what they need’

After the New Orleans terror attack, Republican Sen. Katie Britt tells CNN’s Jake Tapper, “We cannot allow these things to happen on American soil.”

Sen. Britt: ‘Significantly’ concerned about ISIS threat after New Orleans attack

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joins CNN’s Jake Tapper to discuss her agency’s response to the wildfires in California.

‘This is still dangerous’: FEMA Administrator on wildfire latest

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell responds to concerns politics could jeopardize emergency aid once Trump takes office.

FEMA Administrator: We need to make sure disasters are ‘never politicized’

Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) speaks to CNN’s Jake Tapper about aims for the Laken Riley Act granting new power to dictate immigration enforcement — including whether to detain individual migrants.

Sen. Britt argues for GOP bill to detain undocumented immigrants accused of theft

For “State of the Union,” CNN’s Jake Tapper asks National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan about the state of the Mideast and if a deal between Israel and Hamas could be reached before President Joe Biden leaves office.

Jake Sullivan on prospects of Israel, Hamas hostage deal before Biden leaves office

Secretary Gina Raimondo says of Intel, a recipient of US chipmaking subsidies, “they have to improve their technology” to get the next tranche of funds.

GPS Extra: US Commerce Secretary Raimondo on Intel’s woes

Montel Williams weighs in on wildfires’ emotional toll

Tiktok argued that it is protected by the First Amendment, but a majority of justices seem ready to let a ban on downloading the video app take effect Jan. 19 due to national security concerns.

Supreme Court seems ready to allow TikTok ban

Chinese hackers breached the US government office that reviews foreign investments for national security risks, three US officials familiar with the matter told CNN. CNN cybersecurity reporter Sean Lyngaas reports.

CNN reporter explains how Chinese hackers infiltrated US government office

A majority of the Supreme Court appeared likely to uphold a controversial ban on TikTok over concerns about its ties to China. CNN chief Supreme Court analyst Joan Biskupic reports.

Joan Biskupic highlights questions justices had over potential decision to uphold TikTok ban

Judge Juan Merchan spoke to President-elect Donald Trump for several minutes as he imposed a sentence of unconditional discharge without any punishment in the New York hush money case. Merchan cited the protections of ‘office of the presidency’ as he explained his ruling.

Hear Judge Merchan speak to Trump: ‘A factor that overrides all others’

President-elect Donald Trump appeared virtually at a sentencing hearing in the New York hush money case. The judge imposed a sentence of unconditional discharge without any punishment in the case, citing extraordinary legal protections afforded to the office of the presidency.

Hear Trump speak at hush money sentencing hearing: ‘I’m totally innocent’

President-elect Donald Trump has been sentenced to unconditional discharge for his conviction last year on 34 charges of business fraud related to hush money payment to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign. Kara Scannell describes what it was like in the courtroom.

Kara Scannell describes what she noticed inside the courtroom during Trump’s sentencing

President-elect Donald Trump claimed there is a water shortage in the Los Angeles area and placed blame on Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom. Trump also claimed President Biden is leaving him without money in the FEMA’s disaster relief fund. CNN’s Daniel Dale sets the record straight with a fact check.

Fact Check: Wildfire misinformation

President-elect Donald Trump can be sentenced in his New York hush money case, the Supreme Court said in a 5-4 ruling. CNN’s Elie Honig analyzes the significance of this decision.

Honig outlines how Trump could benefit from Supreme Court’s sentencing decision

Jimmy Carter’s funeral brings presidents Biden, Trump, Obama, Bush, and Clinton together for an emotional tribute to their predecessor.

Five presidents gather to honor Carter

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