Senate Advances Hegseth Nomination To Lead Department Of Defense Before Friday’s Final Decision

Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth attends the Inauguration Ball with the Commander-in-Chief on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump will attend some of his first balls after being sworn in as the 47th president. (Photo: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) OAN staff Abril Elfi 3:10pm – Thursday, January 23, 2025 The Senate has voted […]
Live updates: Court blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order; Senate advances Hegseth's nomination

Trump's far-reaching agenda received its first blow Thursday when a federal judge temporarily put a hold on Trump's birthright citizenship executive order. Senate leaders are proceeding with a series of votes on President Trump's Cabinet nominees, aiming to finalize the first nominees by Friday. A vote to nominate John Ratcliffe as CIA director is scheduled […]
Veterans, Navy SEALs rally to support Hegseth nomination

A group of Navy SEALs, veterans, and patriots come together in DC to rally in support of Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as the next … source
Key Senate chairman criticizes ‘anonymous sources with ulterior motives,’ stands by Hegseth nomination

Leading senators on the Armed Services Committee are backing President Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, pushing aside what they call “anonymous sources with ulterior motives” who are questioning his character. said. In a statement Wednesday, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi) criticized recent reporting about the FBI's secret briefing regarding Hegseth's […]
Pete Hegseth fends off another desperate attempt to tank his nomination

Senators on Tuesday received an affidavit from Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law, Danielle Hegseth, alleging that he acted in a way that caused his second wife to fear for her safety. Democratic senators immediately expressed outrage over the allegations, despite denials by both Hegseth and his ex-wife. Hegseth, who was nominated by President Donald Trump to […]
Senate committee advances nomination for Trump Treasury pick

The Senate Finance Committee voted 16-11 Tuesday morning to move up the nomination of Scott Bessent, President Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary. Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Maggie Hassan (D-H.) went against party lines and joined Republicans in supporting the nomination. But the vote did not take place without some last-minute opposition from Democrats. Senate […]
Senate Panel Advances Pete Hegseth’s Nomination to Full Senate

The Senate Armed Services Committee moved the nomination of defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth to the full Senate on Monday, moving him closer to confirmation. The vote was held behind closed doors, and officials said the vote was along party lines, with 14 Republicans voting in favor of his nomination and 13 Democrats voting against. […]
Tim Walz officially accepts the Democratic vice presidential nomination at the DNC

Tim Walz officially accepts the Democratic vice presidential nomination on the third night of the DNC. Subscribe to Fox News! source
Gov. Kristi Noem nomination as DHS boss invites law-and-order praise

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Vought nomination signals bruising spending wars under Trump

The Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday for Russell Vought, one of Washington's most ardent proponents of spending cuts, foreshadowed the bitter spending wars that will engulf Congress this year. Vought, who was nominated by President-elect Trump to head the Office of Management and Budget, served in the role during President Trump's first term and took the […]