The 7 Pete Hegseth under pressure; Trump pardons Cuellar; pajamas at the airport; and more
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Dec 4, 2025 Defense Secretary Hegseth faces scrutiny over alarming reports and congressional inquiries. In a controversial move, Trump pardons Rep. Henry Cuellar, sparking discussions on accountability. Federal advisors are debating a delay in the childhood hepatitis B vaccine, raising eyebrows in the medical community. A leaked trove reveals disturbing abuses from the Assad regime's detention centers. Meanwhile, Vision Zero is failing to reduce pedestrian deaths, and Amazon considers developing its own delivery network amidst stalled talks with USPS.
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Defense Secretary Under Intensifying Scrutiny
- Pete Hegseth faces bipartisan scrutiny after reports he ordered a lethal strike on a vessel in the Caribbean.
- A watchdog found he used Signal to share sensitive plans, weakening GOP support for him and other Pentagon officials.
Cuellar Pardoned, Immediately Files For Reelection
- President Donald Trump unexpectedly pardoned Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar and his wife after bribery charges.
- Cuellar thanked Trump, filed to run for reelection, and said he can now "get back to work."
Panel Weighs Changing Hepatitis B At-Birth Policy
- Federal vaccine advisers are considering removing the universal newborn hepatitis B recommendation.
- Medical groups warn the change could leave infants unprotected and increase parental vaccine fears.