Lieutenant General Francis L Donovan and Lieutenant General Joshua M Rudd, Confirmation Hearing

Lieutenant General Francis L Donovan and Lieutenant General Joshua M Rudd, Confirmation Hearing

Lieutenant General Francis L Donovan, United States Marine Corps, left, and Lieutenant General Joshua M Rudd, United States Army, testify before the US Senate Committee on Armed Services on their respective nominations in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, January 16, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator John Curtis (Republican of Utah), US Senator Ruben Gallego (Democrat of Arizona) US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois) with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois) with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), left center, converses with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, right center, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Looking on from left is US Senator Ted Cruz (Republican of Texas) and from right is US Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, right, and United States Senator Chris Coons (Democrat of Delaware), in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Looking on from left is United States Senator Chris Coons (Democrat of Delaware), left, US Senator John R. Curtis (Republican of Utah), left center, and US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), right center. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire), left, converses with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, right center, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Looking on from right is US Senator Alex Padilla (Democrat of California). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Bipartisan United States Senators, from left to right, US Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire), US Senator Rick Scott (Republican of Florida), US Senator Chris Coons (Democrat of Delaware), US Senator John Curtis (Republican of Utah), US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, and US Senator Alex Padilla (Democrat of California) during a meeting to discuss democratic reforms and the political crisis in Venezuela in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), left, and US Senator Alex Padilla (Democrat of California), right, with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, center, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), left, and US Senator Alex Padilla (Democrat of California), right, with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, center, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois) meets Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Bipartisan United States Senators, from left to right, US Senator Ted Cruz (Republican of Texas) US Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire), US Senator Rick Scott (Republican of Florida), US Senator Chris Coons (Democrat of Delaware), US Senator John Curtis (Republican of Utah), US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, and US Senator Alex Padilla (Democrat of California) during a meeting to discuss democratic reforms and the political crisis in Venezuela in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, left center, converses with United States Senator Ruben Gallego (Democrat of Arizona), right, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Looking on from left is United States Senator Chris Coons (Democrat of Delaware), left, and US Senator John R. Curtis (Republican of Utah), right center. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire), left, and US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), left center, converse with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, right center, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Looking on from right is US Senator Alex Padilla (Democrat of California). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire), left, and US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), center, converse with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, right, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Bipartisan United States Senators, from left to right, US Senator Ted Cruz (Republican of Texas), US Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire), US Senator Rick Scott (Republican of Florida), US Senator Chris Coons (Democrat of Delaware), US Senator John Curtis (Republican of Utah), US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, and US Senator Alex Padilla (Democrat of California) during a meeting to discuss democratic reforms and the political crisis in Venezuela in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire), left, and US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), center, converse with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, right, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire), left, and US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), center, converse with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, right, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, right, converses with United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire), left, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Donald Trump welcomes The Florida Panthers - Washington

Donald Trump welcomes The Florida Panthers - Washington

FBI Director Kash Patel talks to Attorney General Pam Bondi at an event honoring the 2025 Stanley Cup Champions, The Florida Panthers, in the East Room at the White House in Washington on January 15, 2026. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Donald Trump welcomes The Florida Panthers - Washington

Donald Trump welcomes The Florida Panthers - Washington

FBI Director Kash Patel attends an event honoring the 2025 Stanley Cup Champions, The Florida Panthers, in the East Room at the White House in Washington on January 15, 2026. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) gives remarks to reporters Following Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition what she did not show for in the US capital on jan 14th 2026 Washington DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) gives remarks to reporters Following Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition what she did not show for in the US capital on jan 14th 2026 Washington DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) gives remarks to reporters Following Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition what she did not show for in the US capital on jan 14th 2026 Washington DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) gives remarks to reporters Following Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition what she did not show for in the US capital on jan 14th 2026 Washington DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) gives remarks to reporters Following Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition what she did not show for in the US capital on jan 14th 2026 Washington DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) gives remarks to reporters Following Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition what she did not show for in the US capital on jan 14th 2026 Washington DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) gives remarks to reporters Following Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition what she did not show for in the US capital on jan 14th 2026 Washington DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) gives remarks to reporters Following Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition what she did not show for in the US capital on jan 14th 2026 Washington DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) gives remarks to reporters Following Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition what she did not show for in the US capital on jan 14th 2026 Washington DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) gives remarks to reporters Following Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition what she did not show for in the US capital on jan 14th 2026 Washington DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) gives remarks to reporters Following Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition what she did not show for in the US capital on jan 14th 2026 Washington DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) gives remarks to reporters Following Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition what she did not show for in the US capital on jan 14th 2026 Washington DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) gives remarks to reporters Following Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition what she did not show for in the US capital on jan 14th 2026 Washington DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) gives remarks to reporters Following Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition what she did not show for in the US capital on jan 14th 2026 Washington DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition

Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) gives remarks to reporters Following Hillary Clinton's closed door Deposition what she did not show for in the US capital on jan 14th 2026 Washington DC Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), center, arrives for his Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Walking ahead of the Speaker is US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana) and walking behind the Speaker at left is United States House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

United States Representative Lisa C McClain (Republican of Michigan) makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Standing behind Rep. McClain, from left right: US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota), Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), center, and US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana), right, look on as US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), left, makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

United States Representative Lisa C McClain (Republican of Michigan) makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Standing behind Rep. McClain, from left right: US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota), Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), left, takes a yelled question from a reporter during his Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Looking on from right is US Representative Lisa C. McClain (Republican of Michigan). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), right, answers a reporter’s question during his Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Looking on from left is US Representative Lisa C. McClain (Republican of Michigan). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), right, answers a reporter’s question during his Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Looking on from right is US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

United States Representative Lisa C McClain (Republican of Michigan) makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Standing behind Rep. McClain, from left right: US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota), Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

United States Representative Lisa C McClain (Republican of Michigan) makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Standing behind Rep. McClain, from left right: US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota), Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), right, answers a reporter’s question during his Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Looking on from right is US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), left, and US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana), right, listen as US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), left, makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) listens as US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), left, makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) looks on as US Representative Lisa C McClain (Republican of Michigan) makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), center, arrives for his Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Walking ahead of the Speaker is US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

United States Representative Lisa C McClain (Republican of Michigan) makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Standing behind Rep. McClain, from left right: US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota), Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM