Hegseth clears Senate hurdle and advances to a final confirmation vote
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.
Senate votes to confirm Marco Rubio as Trump's secretary of state
Key Senate chairman criticizes 'anonymous sources with ulterior motives,' stands by Hegseth nomination
A key senator says he is standing by Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s Secretary of Defense pick, and criticized "anonymous sources" casting doubt on his character.
Senate receives affidavit from Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law accusing him of being ‘abusive’ toward ex-wife
Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law gave an affidavit to the Senate Armed Services Committee accusing him of being “abusive” toward his second ex-wife, according to a copy of the affidavit obtained by CNN.
Senate Democrats’ efforts to delay Trump Cabinet votes will cost them their weekend
Negotiations broke down to hold a final vote on Trump's CIA nominee, prompting Senate GOP leadership to tee up procedural steps to advance John Ratcliffe and others.
US Senate committee to hold Jan. 29 hearing on Trump commerce nominee
The Senate Commerce Committee said on Wednesday it would hold a Jan. 29 hearing on President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Commerce Department, the agency that has become a key U.S. tool in its efforts to constrain China's tech sector.
US Senate vote on Trump's CIA nominee Ratcliffe expected Tuesday
The U.S. Senate is expected to hold a confirmation vote on Tuesday on John Ratcliffe, President Donald Trump's nominee for CIA Director, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said.
New Ohio and Florida Senate-appointees sworn in as Vance and Rubio’s replacements
Two new senators were sworn in on Tuesday to replace new Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance.
Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet
The Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet. The vote was unanimous.
Senate GOP reaches full 53-seat majority as Husted, Moody sworn in
Senate Republicans hit their full 53-member majority on Tuesday as Sens. John Husted (R-Ohio) and Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) were sworn into office by Vice President Vance. The pair cemented the full majority after weeks of being stuck at 51 or 52 GOP members.
Senate panel unanimously advances Trump pick to run DOT
A Senate panel unanimously advanced President Trump’s nominee to run the Department of Transportation (DOT), former Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wis.), on Wednesday. Duffy, the former five-term Republican congressman,
Panel approves Scott Bessent for treasury secretary, setting up Senate vote
Scott Bessent testified before the Senate Finance Committee, where the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was a major point of conversation.
Senate May Vote on Trump Treasury Nominee Bessent This Weekend, Top Republican Says
Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate, but Thune has complained that Democrats are using procedural maneuvers to slow the approval of some of Trump's more controversial picks, including former Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary and vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services.