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Rubio, Senate and secretary of state

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state in first Trump Cabinet post approval

Washington — The Senate on Monday confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, making him the first of President Trump's Cabinet nominees to win the approval of the upper chamber. The Senate confirmed Rubio in a 99 to 0 vote as his former colleagues in the Senate touted his qualifications for the job.

The New York Times · 1d

Marco Rubio Is Confirmed by Senate as Secretary of State

The Senate confirmed Senator Marco Rubio, Republican of Florida, on Monday as America’s 72nd secretary of state, putting a former political rival of President Trump at the helm of American diplomacy.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Senate votes to confirm Marco Rubio as secretary of state, first Trump Cabinet official to be approved

The Senate voted on Monday to confirm Marco Rubio as President Donald Trump’s secretary of state, the first high-level Cabinet official for the new administration to be approved by the chamber.

Senate, Trump and immigration

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Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure President Trump signs into law

The Senate has passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

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,

NBC News · 15h

Senate passes Laken Riley Act aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration

The Senate voted Monday to pass a bill to crack down on immigration, the first piece of legislation congressional Republicans hope to send newly sworn-in President Donald Trump for a signature. The vote for final passage of the Laken Riley Act was 64-35,

Scott Bessent, Senate Finance Committee

Reuters · 9h

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.

POLITICO on MSN · 8h

Senate panel advances Bessent nomination

Scott Bessent, President Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary, won bipartisan support Tuesday as his nomination cleared a Senate committee. The Senate Finance Committee voted 16-11 to advance Bessent’s nomination,

Washington Examiner · 8h

Panel approves Scott Bessent for treasury secretary, setting up Senate vote

Scott Bessent testified before the Senate Finance Committee, where the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was a major point of conversation.

Elise Stefanik, UN and Senate

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WATCH LIVE: Elise Stefanik testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for ambassador to the UN

Stefanik is likely to face questions at her confirmation hearing on Tuesday to become the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations about her lack of foreign policy experience, her strong support for Israel and her views on funding the U.

The Washington Post · 19h

Stefanik will face questions about wars and nukes at confirmation hearing to be UN ambassador

Rep. Elise Stefanik is likely to face questions at her confirmation hearing to become the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations about her lack of foreign policy experience, her strong support for Israel and her views on funding the U.

Hosted on MSN · 1h

Stefanik calls for reform to the United Nations in Senate confirmation hearing

U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, positioning herself as an agent of reform for the United Nations as she awaits confirmation to serve as President Donald J.

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, ...

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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.

In swift move, Trump names Leah B. Foley as US Attorney for Massachusetts

Leah Foley is currently deputy chief of the narcotics and money laundering unit and has prosecuted high-profile drug ...

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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 ...

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New Ohio and Florida Senate-appointees sworn in as Vance and Rubio’s replacements

Two new senators were sworn in on Tuesday to replace new Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance.

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