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Senate advances Trump’s pick to lead the US Interior, Doug Burgum, to confirmation vote
Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum previously told lawmakers that national security and the economy are his top priorities for leading the Interior Department.
US Senate vote on Trump's CIA nominee Ratcliffe expected Tuesday
The U.S. Senate is expected to hold a confirmation vote on Tuesday on John Ratcliffe, President Donald Trump's nominee for CIA Director, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said.
Hegseth nomination for Pentagon chief advances in U.S. Senate in close vote
U.S. Senate Republicans on Thursday advanced the nomination of veteran and onetime Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the nation’s military, despite numerous allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct,
Trump VA pick Doug Collins advances to full Senate vote
Doug Collins, President Donald Trump's nominee for VA chief, passed a Senate cloture vote Thursday night and will proceed to a full vote on the Senate floor for confirmation.
US Senate votes to confirm Trump nominee to head Transportation Department
The U.S. Senate voted 77 to 22 on Tuesday to confirm former Representative Sean Duffy to head the U.S. Transportation Department. President Donald Trump's pick says Boeing needs "tough love" to get back on track after a 2024 mid-air emergency and vowed not to approve additional 737 MAX production until the planemaker makes safety improvements.
Senate Judiciary Committee votes to advance Pam Bondi’s nomination as attorney general
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is one step closer to being confirmed as the United States Attorney General.Senators voted Wednesday to<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
Trump AG pick Pam Bondi clears Judiciary Committee, will get confirmation vote in Senate
Pam Bondi, President Donald Trump's choice for attorney general, will get a vote on the Senate floor after the Judiciary Committee voted favorably on her nomination.
3 Trump nominees remind voters of GOP’s Senate debacles in Georgia
The picks to lead SBA, VA and be ambassador to China all failed to win Senate races in Georgia, handing Democrats control of the chamber and launching the Biden agenda.
Video: Trump’s VA Secretary Nominee Douglas Collins Advances In The Senate
Trump’s VA Secretary Nominee Douglas Collins Advances In The Senate On Thursday, Senators voted to invoke cloture on Douglas Collins' nomination for Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Fuel your success with Forbes.
US Senate panel to vote on RFK Jr.'s health secretary nomination
A U.S. Senate committee will vote Tuesday on whether to advance President Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Senate Budget Committee advances Russell Vought, Project 2025 architect, to floor vote
The Senate Budget Committee voted on Thursday to advance Russell Vought, Trump's pick to lead the OMB, for a floor vote.
Senate Democrat votes against school choice bill but still thinks legislation will pass this session
Senator Royce West also responded to President Trump’s allegation that DEI played a role in the American Airlines crash at Reagan National Airport.
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Angry debate precedes Michigan Senate vote to condemn Trump pardons of Jan. 6 defendants
It was a highly contentious Thursday session in the Michigan Senate as a resolution to condemn the pardons issued by ...
Trump attorney general pick Pam Bondi wins Senate committee approval on party-line vote
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Justice Department, Pam Bondi, was approved in a party-line vote by the ...
Democrats boycott vote for Trump’s Office of Management and Budget nominee
Though the Senate Budget Committee only requires 11 members to be present for votes, the boycott of the vote to approve Russ ...
US Senate blocks bill to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court
Legislation that would have imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court in protest of its arrest warrants for ...
Senate Foreign Relations Committee moves to advance Elise Stefanik for floor vote
The Senate Foreign Relations Committe voted on Thursday to move forward New York Rep. Elise Stefanik for a floor vote.