In what became an expectedly partisan hearing, Democrats repeatedly grilled Hegseth on his past statements suggesting women were not suited to serve in combat roles in the military.

The Ombada Emergency Response Room said the death toll was provisional, suggesting that the number of victims could rise.

In addition to detailing her encounter and suggesting the police failed to properly investigate her claims, Ashley mentions that she has been living in isolation after becoming “incredibly reclusive.”

Apple's board also said the DEI rollback plan "inappropriately seeks to micromanage the Company's programs and policies by suggesting a specific means of legal compliance."

Despite that, there have been numerous scholars and analysts who have published assessments suggesting that, as the Economist opined, there is “good reason to believe that this time may be different.”