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Pete Hegseth confirmed as Trump defense secretary, with help from VP Vance

The Senate voted on Friday night to approve Pete Hegousz, a candidate for President Donald Trump, as the Secretary of Defense. A fierce offense and defense to make the parliamentary supported by him was approved after the accusation of his actions was almost abandoned. The final voting was settled, and three Republicans opposed, and became […]

Barrasso on Dems Stalling Nominees: Americans Want Them Confirmed

Senate Majority Leader John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) said Wednesday that Democrats should stop resisting efforts to confirm President Donald Trump's nominees. Barrasso said on the Senate floor that he recently promised the 47th president that the Senate would “work around the clock” to confirm the nominee. Wyoming conservatives said they chose to delay confirmation even though […]

Marco Rubio confirmed as Trump’s secretary of state by Senate

Confirmation couldn't be simpler. Hours after President Trump took the oath of office in the Capitol Rotunda, the Senate on Monday approved the nomination of Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to be secretary of state by a vote of 99-0. Mr. Rubio, 53, is the first Latino to serve as America's top diplomat and brings extensive […]

Marco Rubio Becomes First Nominee Of Trump’s Second Term To Be Confirmed

The Senate voted Monday to confirm Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as the 72nd Secretary of State of the United States. The motion passed with unanimous support, with 99 votes in favor and 0 votes against. According to For an unofficial tally. Mr. Rubio will serve as President Donald Trump's chief foreign policy adviser and […]

Marco Rubio confirmed by Senate as next Secretary of State

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio has been unanimously approved by the Senate as the next Secretary of State, becoming the first of President Trump's Cabinet nominees to receive Congressional approval. Rubio, who has served in the Senate since 2011, was confirmed in a floor vote by the full Senate on Monday night, hours after President Trump […]

MORGAN MURPHY: Hegseth Will Be Confirmed

On Saturday night, a group of three 20-somethings in black ties walked past me at the Capitol. They were probably on their way to one of President-elect Donald Trump's celebrations in Washington, D.C., this weekend. “Hello, Republicans!” I yelled. “What made you let it go?” They laughed. This week, Washington, D.C., was filled with bright, […]

Gabbard deserves to be confirmed ASAP

I'm old enough to remember when the Democratic Party and its leaders loved Tulsi Gabbard. I remember when many seemingly common-sense, pragmatic Democratic voters lined up behind her in the 2020 Democratic primary. That's because her voice was beginning to resonate among those looking for a younger, more populist standard-bearer. Remember, Gabbard is on her […]

Hegseth moves closer to being confirmed as new defense secretary

Pete Hegseth received another key vote for confirmation as President-elect Trump's Secretary of Defense. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) on Friday criticized Mr. Hegseth, an Army veteran whose nomination has been called into question by comments questioning the role of women in the military and allegations of sexual misconduct. He said he would vote for approval. […]

Pam Bondi Vows to End ‘Weaponization’ of Justice if Confirmed as AG

Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi vowed Wednesday to restore “more justice for all” after the Justice Department was weaponized against President Joe Biden's political opponents. . President-elect Donald Trump appointed Bondi to the post specifically to focus on ending the war. Weaponizing justice,”reduce”[ing] “The tragedy of fentanyl overdose death,” he said, “fighting crime and making […]