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J. D. Vance, Pete Hegseth and Senate

USA TODAY on MSN · 20h

Senate votes to confirm Pete Hegseth as Trump’s new Defense Secretary

WASHINGTON – The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary of Defense, a win for President Donald Trump's new administration after its 44-year-old nominee fended off allegations of sexual assault, public drinking and intoxication, and abusive treatment of women.

NBC News on MSN · 1d

Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, with VP Vance breaking a tie

Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in and put Hegseth over the top.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary after narrow Senate vote

Pete Hegseth was sworn in to lead the Department of Defense on Saturday, after a narrow vote in the Senate. The vote on Friday night was initially 50-50, with Vice President JD Vance then casting the tie-breaking vote.

Trump, Senate and House GOP

Roll Call on MSN · 6h

Senate GOP plows through Trump nominations as House GOP huddles at Trump club

The Senate keeps processing President Donald Trump’s nominees this week, but much of the congressional attention will be on South Florida, where House Republicans are gathering for their annual issues and strategy conference.

The Hill on MSN · 1h

Senate tees up more confirmations while House GOP holds retreat to talk Trump agenda

The Senate is set to churn through more of President Trump’s cabinet nominees this week, with a handful of his controversial picks set to field questions during their confirmation hearings. Tulsi Gabbard,

Alternet on MSN · 23h

Trump will 'exact consequences' on GOP senators who don’t fall in line with Cabinet nominees: report

As President Donald Trump slowly but surely begins to push his Cabinet nominees to confirmation through the US Senate, some of the MAGA leader's picks remain controversial even in the eyes of some Republican senators.

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Some Senate Republicans defend Trump's firing of 17 inspectors general

Several key U.S. Senate Republicans on Sunday defended President Donald Trump'sdecision to fire independent government ...

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Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary in 51-50 vote

Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial ...

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In ‘Hail Mary’ move, ICC prosecutor files surprise application as Senate set to vote on sanctioning court

As the ICC prosecutor files applications for warrants against the Taliban, the Senate is set to vote on sanctions in bill ...

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Trump’s Palestinian Refugee Idea Falls Flat With Jordan and Confounds a Senate Ally

President Donald Trump’s push to have Egypt and Jordan take in large numbers of Palestinian refugees from besieged Gaza has ...

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5 key health topics to watch at RFK Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearings

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to appear before the Senate Finance Committee for the first of two confirmation hearings as ...

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Kristi Noem beats Senate confirmation hurdle, advancing to final vote for DHS role

Kristi Noem cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Friday, teeing up her final confirmation vote for early Sunday.

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Trump touts economic policy at rally as Senate works to confirm cabinet

While Trump promotes his "no tax on tips" proposal in Las Vegas, Senate Republicans are working to secure his team.

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