Schumer supports Democrats delaying all Trump nominees that lack unanimous support
N.Y., said he supports Democrat efforts to slow down the confirmation of President Trump's Cabinet, including for key national security roles.
Rubio Wins Unanimous Nod To Be Top US Diplomat
The US Senate unanimously approved Marco Rubio as secretary of state on Monday, putting the fellow senator on the front line ...
Senate confirms Rubio secretary of state
The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the ...
Schumer directs Dems to put pressure on Trump nominees ahead of confirmation hearings
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is urging Democrats not to go easy on President-elect Trump's nominees this week and get ...
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski to vote against Hegseth, first Republican to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick
The Alaska Republican’s decision Thursday comes ahead of a crucial test vote to advance Hegseth’s nomination toward confirmation.
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Hegseth tells senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault
At his confirmation hearing last week, the former combat veteran and Fox News host said he was “falsely accused” in the 2017 incident.
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The Latest: Trump says he will declassify the JFK, RFK and MLK Jr. records
President Donald Trump is remaking the traditional boundaries of Washington, asserting unprecedented executive power and ...
Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary, despite allegations
The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump's defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease ...