A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.

Ten Democrats joined Republicans in voting to advance the measure in a critical test vote that put it on track for quick ...

It's the first measure that President Donald Trump likely will sign into law and gives more weight to his plans to deport ...

The Senate has confirmed Donald Trump's pick to lead the CIA. WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director, giving President Donald Trump the second member of his new ...

The U.S. Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as the new director of the CIA. Read about his priorities for the agency.

Pete Hegseth needs a simple majority in the Senate for confirmation. With Republicans holding a 53-47 majority, he requires at least 51 votes. Given Senator Murkowski's opposition, Hegseth must secure ...

Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the State Department as secretary of state, answered questions ...

The Senate resolution echoes Trump’s references to the money the United States spent to build the canal at the beginning of the 20th century.

Day Four of the Trump administration opens in Washington, D.C. with a raft of Senate hearings including Trump's picks for the Departments of Energy and Interior as well as the EPA and VA. Also on the ...

A majority of the U.S. Senate on Thursday backed President Donald Trump's nominee John Ratcliffe, a former House of Representatives member who served as Director of National Intelligence during ...

Senate Republicans have appeared largely unmoved by the allegations of misconduct that have clouded Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary.

Senate Republicans say Democrats are risking American national security by delaying votes for Trump's Cabinet.