Kash Patel, President Trump's pick for FBI director, faces rigorous examination over his adherence to protocol and loyalty to Trump. During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, concerns were raised about Patel's conduct on the National Security Council and his potential impartiality as FBI director. Allegations of protocol breaches, especially his commentary on a Yemen operation, were denied by Patel, who maintains a proven government track record. The discussion underscores unresolved tensions between political affiliations and national law enforcement leadership.

Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th Secretary of Defense after a contentious vote that ended in a tie, requiring the Vice President's decisive input. His background as a Fox News host and combat veteran is both a point of interest and contention. While Hegseth pledges to revitalize the military with a focus on deterrence, his past behavior and views have raised eyebrows across the political spectrum.