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 ...

President-elect Donald Trump (R) announced television commentator, author, and retired National Guard officer Pete Hegseth as his nominee for secretary of defense on November 12, 2024. This ...

Political scientists explain the 'why' behind GOP members' reluctance to challenge Trump's agenda and potential checks from ...

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) reaffirmed his pressure on President-elect Trump’s Department of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth and said he asked tough questions last week because his Republican colleagues ...

Donald Trump’s choices for the federal government roles range from conspiracy theorists to ones who are clearly unqualified.

Will the Senate GOP confirm controversial picks like Pete Hegseth and RFK Jr.? Here’s this week’s full Senate confirmation ...

Donald Trump has nominated Florida Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state, while he has chosen lawyer Pam Bondi for attorney general.

The confirmation process for President-elect Donald Trump's incoming Cabinet is underway. After a Tuesday hearing with ...

The confirmation process for President-elect Donald Trump's incoming Cabinet is underway. After a Tuesday hearing with Trump's defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, several other key members of the ...

Bondi is expected to receive broad support from Republicans but face sharp questions from Democrats who have concerns about ...

Undaunted, the weekend before Christmas, Trump throws a fresh stunner into the headlines. He declares he wants the US to ...

Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin accused his colleagues of voting while drunk during a heated confirmation hearing for ...