Senate forces rare weekend vote to push through Kristi Noem as Homeland Security chief
The Senate will meet for a rare session on Saturday to vote on whether to confirm Gov. Kristi Noem as the director of Homeland Security.
‘Flooding the zone’: Trump hits warp speed in first week back in office
Donald Trump is back in the White House and moving at warp speed. New presidents traditionally aim for a bevy of action and accomplishments in their first 100 days. He pulled it off in his first 100 hours.
Trump’s RTO Mandate: Examining the Implications of Latest Policy Decision
Trump’s executive order requiring in-person work begins at 5 p.m. on Jan. 24. News Analysis President Donald Trump’s memorandum requiring federal employees to return to in-person takes effect at the close of business on Friday. The president followed through on his campaign pledge to reverse his predecessor’s decision to permit government employees to remain in
Republicans react to Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as defense secretary: ‘He is the change agent’
Republican lawmakers congratulated Pete Hegseth after he was narrowly confirmed as defense secretary on Friday, with GOP senators saying they were proud to vote for him.
McConnell voted no on Hegseth as Pentagon head, forcing Vance to cast tiebreaker
Sen. Mitch McConnell was one of three Republicans to vote against Pete Hegseth, who was narrowly confirmed as President Donald Trump's defense secretary.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary; Vance casts tiebreaking vote
Washington — The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense, approving President Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon after a contentious battle over his nomination. Hegseth was confirmed in a vote mostly along party lines, with 51 voting in favor and 50 against. Three Republicans broke with their party to oppose
Senate Confirms Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary
The Senate voted to confirm Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense on Friday following a tough confirmation battle in which Democrats and the media badgered him with personal attacks. Hegseth, a former Army National Guard officer and Fox News host, won confirmation with a 51 to 50 vote. Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking