Senate may vote on Trump treasury nominee Bessent this weekend, top Republican says
The U.S. Senate could vote to confirm Republican President Donald Trump's nominee for treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, this weekend, Majority Leader John Thune said on Thursday.
US Senate Advances Nomination of Trump Defense Pick Hegseth
The U.S. Senate narrowly voted on Thursday to advance the nomination of Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and military veteran, to be President Donald Trump's secretary of defense, clearing the way for a vote on his confirmation later this week.
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Live updates: Republican-led Senate poised to advance more Trump Cabinet picks
The Republican-led Senate is poised Thursday to advance more of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees, including John Ratcliffe, his choice to lead the Central Intelligence Agency. Ratcliffe’s confirmation is expected by the end of the day.
US Senate confirms Trump nominee Ratcliffe as CIA director
A majority of the U.S. Senate on Thursday backed President Donald Trump's nominee John Ratcliffe, a former House of Representatives member who served as Director of National Intelligence during Trump's first term,
Trump energy nominees advance toward vote in full Senate
Full Senate floor votes for the three nominees have not yet been scheduled, though they will likely take place within a week to 10 days.
Senate committees advance Trump’s energy, environment nominees
President Trump’s picks to lead the nation’s energy and environment-focused agencies all sailed through committee votes on Thursday morning. The Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee advanced Interior Department nominee Doug Burgum 18-2 and Energy Department pick Chris Wright 15-5.
Cracks Emerge in House GOP After Speaker's Threat to Saddle California Wildfire Aid With Conditions
Several California Republicans have expressed dismay that state relief could be hitched to Trump's demands over water ...
House GOP pass ‘born-alive’ abortion bill
House Republicans on Thursday passed their version of a “born-alive” abortion bill one day after Democrats blocked the Senate ...
House Republicans Create New Jan. 6 Inquiry to Recast the Assault
Speaker Mike Johnson said the panel would counter “false narratives” about the Jan. 6, 2021, riot and what led up to it, a ...
House GOP charts roadmap to 'Make America Healthy Again,' cites healthcare system impact on 'national defense'
Texas, on Wednesday published a 47-page report titled “The Case for Healthcare Freedom" as a roadmap to "Make American ...
Senate GOP full steam ahead on Hegseth despite abuse allegations
Senate Republicans are steamrolling ahead on Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon, and a new report detailing ...
Republicans in Congress ran on the border and immigration. How will they use their power?
A Trump-era shift has left Republicans divided over several of the country’s biggest immigration programs. What could it mean ...
Trump, GOP leaders meet at White House as president plans visit to NC, defends executive orders
President Donald Trump answered questions at a press availability on a range of topics following a White House meeting with ...
Senate to hold test vote on Pete Hegseth as a key Republican announces opposition
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faces a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday to advance his nomination.
House GOP views Trump’s executive orders as legislative road map for conference
House Republicans believe they should prioritize codifying Donald Trump's border security-related executive orders to prevent rollbacks or legal challenges.
Trump to Meet With GOP House, Senate Leaders
President Trump will meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R., S.D.) Tuesday ...
MN Supreme Court to hear DFL, GOP arguments in House control case today
Minnesota’s Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Thursday afternoon on whether the state House of Representatives can ...
‘Bring it on!’ former GOP congressman tells MAGA on new Jan 6 ‘investigation’
The pardons are a culmination of Trump’s yearslong campaign to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6 attack, which left more than ...