US Senate vote on Trump's CIA nominee Ratcliffe expected Tuesday
The U.S. Senate is expected to hold a confirmation vote on John Ratcliffe, President Donald Trump's nominee for CIA Director, later on Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said in a speech on the Senate floor.
Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state in first Trump Cabinet post approval
Marco Rubio Is Confirmed by Senate as Secretary of State
Senate votes to confirm Marco Rubio as secretary of state, first Trump Cabinet official to be approved
Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure President Trump signs into law
Vote count: Senate passes Laken Riley immigration bill on Trump’s first day
In a 64-35 vote, the Senate passed an immigration bill that mandates the detention of undocumented individuals accused of theft or burglary. The measure is now headed to the House, where it is expected to pass,
Senate approves Laken Riley Act, sending immigration measure back to House
Bessent nomination to US Treasury clears Senate Finance Committee
The U.S. Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday voted to send the nomination of billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as President Donald Trump's Treasury secretary on to the full Senate for approval.
Laken Riley Act passes Senate as Trump is sworn into office
If passed, it would require the Department of Homeland Security to detain immigrants without legal status accused of theft, burglary, and other crimes.
Ohio will have two freshmen in the U.S. Senate. Can they deliver for Ohio?: Capitol Letter
Lt. Gov. Jon Husted speaks at an Ohio Statehouse news conference on Friday after Gov. Mike DeWine, second from left, announced he has appointed the Columbus-area Republican to the U.S. Senate. Anna Staver, cleveland.com
Migrant detention bill that could give states like Texas more sway advances, with Trump's support
The Laken Riley Act would require federal officials to detain immigrants who are in the country illegally and who are caught committing crimes including theft.
Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon
A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.
Marco Rubio Unanimously Confirmed as Secretary of State By Senate
The Senate unanimously confirmed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State Monday, making him the first Cabinet nominee to be confirmed.
Marco Rubio refuses to wade into domestic politics as secretary of state
Marco Rubio is refusing to get involved in domestic politics despite multiple news organizations asking for comment on the pardoning of Jan. 6 rioters.
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Republicans Suddenly Illiterate After Trump’s January 6 Pardons
Republicans are bending over backward to excuse Donald Trump’s sweeping pardons of the January 6 insurrectionists.
Marco Rubio became secretary of state without a hitch. Keeping Trump’s favor may be harder
Both sides agree that it will be Trump who decides if Rubio is MAGA enough to remain a member of his administration and represent his views around the world. He unceremoniously fired his first secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, via tweet, and has long made clear he views foreign policy as his domain.