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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. […]

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 […]