Some Senate Republicans defend Trump's firing of 17 inspectors general
Several key U.S. Senate Republicans on Sunday defended President Donald Trump'sdecision to fire independent government watchdogs across at least 17 federal agencies, even though the move ran afoul of federal law.
In ‘Hail Mary’ move, ICC prosecutor files surprise application as Senate set to vote on sanctioning court
As the ICC prosecutor files applications for warrants against the Taliban, the Senate is set to vote on sanctions in bill that would trigger action among other things if US citizens, allies are prosecuted.
Senate votes to confirm Pete Hegseth as Trump’s new Defense Secretary
Hegseth is quickly sworn in as defense secretary after dramatic Senate vote
Hegseth clears Senate hurdle and advances to a final confirmation vote
Trump’s Palestinian refugee idea falls flat with Jordan and confounds a Senate ally
President Donald Trump’s push to have Egypt and Jordan take in large numbers of Palestinian refugees from besieged Gaza fell flat with those countries' governments and left a key congressional ally in Washington perplexed on Sunday.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary in 51-50 vote
Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, with VP Vance breaking a tie
Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in and put Hegseth over the top.
Senate confirms Noem as Trump’s homeland security secretary
The Senate has confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump’s plans to clamp down on illegal immigration.
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.
Vance breaks tie in Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth; Trump tours wildfire damage in California
President Donald Trump traveled to California to survey the wildfire damage in his first presidential visit since his inauguration.
Senate confirms Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary, a key role as Trump vows immigration crackdown
The Senate voted on Saturday morning to confirm Kristi Noem as President Donald Trump’s Homeland Security secretary, installing a long-time Trump ally at the helm of an agency poised to play a central role in the president’s promised immigration crackdown.
How the Senate Voted to Confirm Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security
The Senate voted 59 to 34 to confirm Ms. Noem, the governor of South Dakota, as the new head of the Department.
Donald Trump’s Palestinian refugee idea falls flat with Jordan and confounds a Senate ally
President Donald Trump’s push to have Egypt and Jordan take in large numbers of Palestinian refugees from besieged Gaza fell flat with the Amman government and perplexed a congressional ally.