GOP Rep. Andy Barr to run for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat
McConnell is up for reelection in 2026, and he has not said whether he plans to run again for an eighth Senate term.
Live updates: Trump hints at tariffs on Japan during meeting with its prime minister
President Donald Trump welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to the White House on Friday for a visit that will ...
Do Trump’s Cabinet picks have more support now than in his last term? What votes show
Confirmation votes taken thus far in Trump’s second term show fewer Democrats are voting in favor of the picks, roll call votes show. In 2025, five out of the nine confirmation votes received at least ...
Vance emerges as pivotal player in fight to confirm Trump’s Cabinet
The vice president has spoken with several Senate Republicans to convince them not to vote down Trump nominations that are in jeopardy.
Barely a simmer: Trump's nominees avoid grilling and skirt through confirmation process despite initial public outcry
ANALYSIS: Trump has finally bent the Senate to his will. And, as Eric Garcia writes, he has done it at the expense of ...
Republican doctor in US Senate clears way for Kennedy to be top US health official
Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy has a history of bucking political pressure and has expressed wariness over Kennedy ...
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Senate Narrowly Confirms Pete Hegseth to Lead Pentagon
The Senate voted 51-50 on Friday night to confirm Hegseth, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
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Hegseth Targets D.E.I. in Early Directive at the Pentagon
“Those who do not comply will no longer work here,” Pete Hegseth said in a handwritten notice saying diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives were not welcome at the Pentagon. By Eric ...