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In a 51 to 49 vote Thursday, the Senate advanced Hegseth's nomination, with two Republicans joining all Democrats in opposition. The vote started the clock on up to 30 hours of debate as senators spar over the nominee, while the GOP barrels forward, expecting to finalize his confirmation in a vote late Friday evening.
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Democrats wage confirmation wars as Trump turns up pressure on Senate
Senate Overwhelmingly Confirms John Ratcliffe To Lead CIA Despite Dem Holdouts
Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as CIA director
The U.S. Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as the new director of the CIA. Read about his priorities for the agency.
Senate committees on Thursday approved a handful of Trump Cabinet nominees setting them up for approval by the full chamber.
Washington — The Senate on Monday confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, making him the first of President Trump's Cabinet nominees to win the approval of the upper chamber. The Senate confirmed Rubio in a 99 to 0 vote as his former colleagues in the Senate touted his qualifications for the job.
CHEYENNE - Schools across Wyoming may soon be required to allow “patriotic organizations” time to visit with students, during the school day, about their activities. On Friday, Senate File 90, “Youth organizations in schools,
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo on Wednesday said he is hoping a full Senate confirmation vote for U.S. President Donald Trump's pick as Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, could occur next week.
Attorney and U.S. Army veteran Ty Pinkins today officially announced his candidacy for the United States Senate. Speaking from his campaign office in downtown Vicksburg, Pinkins outlined his vision for a more prosperous,
The Senate confirmed Senator Marco Rubio, Republican of Florida, on Monday as America’s 72nd secretary of state, putting a former political rival of President Trump at the helm of American diplomacy.
President Donald Trump is heading to hurricane-battered western North Carolina and wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles on Friday, using the first trip of his second administration to tour areas where politics has clouded the response to deadly disasters.
Donald Trump will stop in North Carolina, California and Nevada during the first trip of his second term. Follow along for live updates.
Judge James Ho stood out among conservative judges for his uncompromising support for birthright citizenship. With Trump's reelection, he changed his tune
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