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Russell Vought secures confirmation despite Dem attempts to derail nomination

Despite several Democrats digging into the heels, the Senate confirmed that Russell will serve as director of the Office of Management and Budget on Thursday night. Vought was confirmed with the support of all 53 Senate Republicans, but the democratic and independent senator voted unanimously to fight his nomination. Vought is now the 13th member […]

Pete Hegseth narrowly secures Senate confirmation

Pete Hegseth is officially Confirmed He will be appointed as Pentagon secretary by the Senate late Friday night after Vice President J.D. Vance cast a tie-breaking vote. Hegseth is the third member of President Donald Trump's cabinet to be confirmed. Because Republicans hold 53 seats in the Senate, Mr. Hegseth could only lose three Republican […]

Bill Belichick secures UNC transfer amid Tom Brady-Raiders rumors

Rumors of an NFL return didn't stop Bill Belichick from shopping North Carolina's transfer portal. On Tuesday, star college defensive lineman Price Yates signed with the Tar Heels. According to ESPNjoining the legendary soccer coach's impressive lineup of transfers. UNC currently has commitments from 13 players since Belichick took the reins of the program in […]

Johnson narrowly secures speakership despite Republican defectors

The House narrowly elected Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) to a second term in the first vote on Friday. At the final count, Mr Johnson received 218 votes, the minimum number needed to secure the Speaker's seat. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York received 215 votes. Seven Republicans, including Texas Rep. Chip Roy, initially […]

Joni Ernst Secures Provision to Defend Border Air Space from Drones

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) secured a provision in the defense bill that would give the Pentagon the authority to combat drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles that cross U.S. borders. “After four years of open borders under Biden, President Trump will build a wall to keep Americans safe,” Ernst said in a written statement. “There […]

Senate showdown: GOP secures deal with Schumer to save coveted appellate judges for Trump

Fox's first appearance: Senate Democrats and Republicans struck a late-night agreement on judicial votes and confirmations Wednesday, ensuring President-elect Donald Trump's ability to appoint four key appellate court judges in his second administration. As Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York tries to push President Biden's judicial selections as far as possible, Senate Republicans […]