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Senate to vote on Hegseth confirmation as defense secretary as Democrats continue to raise concerns

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.

The Washington Post · 16h

Hegseth moves closer to confirmation after clearing key Senate vote

Senate Republicans have appeared largely unmoved by the allegations of misconduct that have clouded Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary.

The Economist · 2h

The Senate prepares to vote on Pete Hegseth

The Senate moved to hold a vote on whether to confirm Pete Hegseth as secretary of defence. The decision was close—two Republicans joined all of the Democrats in voting against moving the confirmation procedure to its final stage.

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Washington Examiner on MSN · 21h

Democrats wage confirmation wars as Trump turns up pressure on Senate

The tactics are reminiscent of the ones taken the first time Trump entered the White House. At the time, Democrats homed in on eight nominees they would delay, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) warning against a “rushed” process.

IJR · 8h

Senate Overwhelmingly Confirms John Ratcliffe To Lead CIA Despite Dem Holdouts

The Senate voted overwhelmingly to confirm former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to lead the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

scrippsnews · 18h

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.

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Washington Examiner · 18h

Trump energy nominees advance toward vote in full Senate

Full Senate floor votes for the three nominees have not been scheduled, but they will likely take place within a week to 10 days.

UPI · 22h

Senate committees advance several Trump Cabinet nominees

Senate committees on Thursday approved a handful of Trump Cabinet nominees setting them up for approval by the full chamber.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

The senators to watch as Trump’s nominees come to a vote

In today’s edition … Wikler announces support of 131 DNC members heading into third chair forum … Senate Republican resolution calls on Panama to cut ties with China.

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Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state in first Trump Cabinet post approval

Washington — The Senate on Monday confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, making him the first of President Trump's ...

Marco Rubio Is Confirmed by Senate as Secretary of State

The Senate confirmed Senator Marco Rubio, Republican of Florida, on Monday as America’s 72nd secretary of state, putting a ...

The Vicksburg Post22h

Army Veteran Ty Pinkins Announces Run for US Senate

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 ...

Wyoming News13h

Wyoming Senate to schools: Give time to groups like Scouts

Schools across Wyoming may soon be required to allow “patriotic organizations” time to visit with students, during the school ...

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Trump’s Panama Canal ambitions gain traction in GOP-led Senate

The Senate resolution echoes Trump’s references to the money the United States spent to build the canal at the beginning of the 20th century.

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Senior U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski Won't Be Up for Re-Election Anytime Soon

Lisa Murkowski, the senior United States senator from Alaska, has held the seat since 2002. When will she be up for ...

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Donald Trump headed to devastated areas of California, Asheville, NC: Live updates

Donald Trump will stop in North Carolina, California and Nevada during the first trip of his second term. Follow along for ...

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