Senate panel unanimously advances Trump pick to run DOT
A Senate committee on Wednesday unanimously endorsed former Congressman Sean Duffy (R-Wis.) as President Trump's next presidential nominee for the Department of Transportation (DOT). Duffy, a former five-term Republican congressman, was removed from the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation by a 28-0 vote during a brief hearing. “He will serve as a senator.” […]
Senate Committee Delays Pam Bondi’s AG Confirmation
Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing will be postponed for one week, according to a committee notice Monday. The committee hearing was originally scheduled to approve her nomination with a full Senate confirmation vote. Watch — “Senator, you have been censured by Congress!” — Pam Bondi and “Shifty” Sen. Adam Schiff Spurr: […]
Senate Dems join forces with GOP to advance Laken Riley Act to the White House
The Senate passed the Laken-Reilly Act on Monday with bipartisan support. The bill passed on a 64-35 vote, with 12 Democrats voting to advance it.. The Laken Riley Act is named after the 22-year-old nursing student who was senselessly murdered by an illegal immigrant while jogging at the University of Georgia in February 2024. The […]
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 […]