Stefanik looks back to fiery exchanges with college leaders in Senate confirmation hearing: ‘watershed moment’
Republican New York Rep. Elise Stefanik appeared before senators on Tuesday as part of her confirmation process to become U.N. ambassador, delivering a blistering rebuke of university administrators and “exposing the rot of anti-Semitism.” It was a “watershed'' moment.'' “At American universities. “My oversight efforts led to the most viewed testimony in Congressional history. This […]
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 […]
Live updates: Stefanik faces Senate questions as Trump administration takes shape
The second day of the second Trump administration is less glamorous, but the situation continues, and executive and congressional action is expected. President Trump and Vice President Vance attended a morning service at the Washington National Cathedral. Trump is scheduled to meet with Republican leaders later in the day. Many of the Trump administration's cabinet […]
Trump nominees Collins, Stefanik to face senate grilling as VA, UN picks; Bessent gets committee vote
Two more of Trump's nominees will be questioned by senators on Tuesday, and a third, Treasury nominee Scott Bessent, will be voted on by committees. Former Rep. Doug Collins, an Air Force Reserve chaplain, is scheduled to testify before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee seeking confirmation to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. And Representative […]
Senate Democrats boil over Laken Riley missteps
The Laken-Reilly Act is causing confusion in the Senate Democratic Conference. That's because senators believe their party failed on immigration and border security in 2024, but aren't satisfied with the swift passage of what they see as terrible policy. Democratic critics of the bill believe the rush to pass it is a political overreaction by […]
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. […]
Senate Confirms Rubio as Secretary of State
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as President Donald Trump's secretary of state, making him the first cabinet nominee confirmed by the new administration. The U.S. Senate confirmed Rubio on a 99-0 vote, and his former colleagues said they would not oppose the appointment. The vote came a week after Rubio appeared before the […]
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 […]
Laken Riley Act Passes In The Senate
The U.S. Capitol dome seen at dusk on November 13, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff Sophia Flores6:10pm – Monday, January 20, 2025 The Senate passed the Laken-Reilly Act on a bipartisan vote. advertisement Monday after the inauguration in 47th President Donald J. Trump and the Senate approved […]
Senate Passes ‘Laken Riley Act’ with Support from 12 Democrats
The U.S. Senate on Monday passed the Laken-Riley Act, a bill that would require illegal aliens arrested, charged, or convicted of crimes such as theft, burglary, shoplifting, and theft to be referred to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). did. detention. Hours after President Donald Trump took office, the U.S. Senate passed the Laken-Riley Act […]