Thune keeps conservative critics at bay as he forges path on Trump agenda
Anti-establishment conservatives who opposed Thune for leader are satisfied but cautiously optimistic, as Trump turns up the ...
Senate will ‘keep grinding through’ to get Trump team confirmed, John Thune says
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., discusses what’s next in the confirmation process for Trump administration ...
Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary in a dramatic late-night vote. Republicans pushed back ...
Sunday shows preview: Trump agenda takes form after whirlwind first few days in office
President Trump’s cabinet picks were readily ushered into the new administration after this week’s Senate confirmation hearings. Republicans showed their dominance in both legislative bodies by ...
Mitch McConnell votes against Pete Hegseth for defense secretary in one of his first votes outside of Republican leadership
Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted against President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth.
Pete Hegseth Is Sworn In as Defense Secretary After Being Confirmed by Slim Margin
Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his ...
Senate forces rare weekend vote to push through Kristi Noem as Homeland Security chief
The Senate will meet for a rare session on Saturday to vote on whether to confirm Gov. Kristi Noem as the director of Homeland Security.
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Hegseth nomination as defense secretary at stake ahead of late night Senate vote
With his confirmation at stake, Pete Hegseth is working the phones ahead of a Senate vote to shore up support to become the ...