Senate tees up final vote on Bessent nomination to lead Treasury
The Senate on Saturday proceeded with Scott Bessent, voted to become the next secretary of the Ministry of Finance, and arranged him on Monday. The Senator voted for 67-23 and taught the final passage of Bessent's nomination. The final voting will be held at 5:30 pm on Monday evening Bessent had previously advanced from the […]
Kristi Noem nomination clears key Senate hurdle as eight Democrats signal support for Trump’s DHS pick
Kristi Noem, the nominee for secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, was sworn before the Senate on Friday after eight Democrats announced support for President Trump's nomination and lawmakers voted to end debate on her nomination. was gradually getting closer to approval. Started with a score of 61-39. Final roll call vote Saturday morning […]
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