Mitch McConnell votes against Pete Hegseth for defense secretary in one of his first votes outside of Republican leadership
Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted against President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth.
Pete Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary after Vance breaks tie
The Senate’s 50-50 vote for Pete Hegseth marked the second time in history that a vice president was called upon to break the tie to confirm a Cabinet official.
JD Vance Casts Dramatic Tiebreaker to Save Def Sec Hegseth
Donald Trump’s DOD nominee, Pete Hegseth, barely won Senate confirmation Friday night to overcome damning evidence of sexual abuse and alcohol-induced debauchery. It took newly inaugurated Vice President JD Vance rushing to the Senate floor to cast a tie-breaking vote to salvage Hegseth’s nomination after former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell cast a stunning “no” vote against Trump’s controversial nominee.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary; Vance casts tiebreaking vote
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. He was sworn in Saturday morning.
JD Vance forced to break Senate nail-biter tie in Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as Defense Secretary
Surprise third Republican Mitch McConnell opposed Hegseth’s confirmation after a series of revelations about his personal life and alleged misconduct
Trump, GOP leaders meet at White House as president plans visit to NC, defends executive orders
President Donald Trump answered questions at a press availability on a range of topics following a White House meeting with ...
House GOP leadership touts majority, regardless of size: ‘Failure is not an option’
The Republican leadership of the House of Representatives pushed aside concern regarding the GOP’s “small majority.” ...
Trump to Meet With GOP House, Senate Leaders
President Trump will meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R., S.D.) Tuesday ...
GOP leaders stare down legislative minefield after Trump’s Day 1 blitz
President Trump made a big splash with dozens of executive actions on his first day in office, but now comes the hard part: ...
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GOP is unified behind Trump's 'winning' agenda, Senate majority leader says
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., lays out his goals for enacting President Donald Trump's agenda in Congress on 'Hannity.' SpaceX Is Taking Over Texas (Starbase Update) Elon Musk and SpaceX ...
President Trump, his administration and Congressional leaders: their salaries
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance took their oaths of office on Monday, marking the official start of their ...
Scalise says GOP leadership, Trump agree to move on 1 reconciliation bill
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) on Tuesday said Republican leaders agreed to move President Trump’s legislative ...
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Mahama Ayariga takes over as Majority Leader
The Majority in Parliament has announced the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, as its new Leader ...
Michigan Senate's Democratic Leader prepares to take legal action against House
The Michigan Senate adopted a resolution opening the door to legal action against the Michigan House over nine bills passed ...
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Oregon Senate, House majority leaders are ‘ready to work’ this legislative session
The 83rd Oregon legislature gets to work this coming Tuesday and there's a lot on the table for the lawmakers to consider.
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Meet the new leaders of the NDC Majority in Parliament
Mahama Ayariga, the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, has stepped into the role of Majority Leader, taking over from Dr ...