2 Republican Senators break ranks to oppose Trump Cabinet nominee
The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease among Republicans over his behavior and qualifications to lead the U.S. military.
Two Republican Senators Oppose Hegseth for Defense Secretary
Statements from Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine set the stage for a close vote on Friday.
US Senate Advances Nomination of Trump Defense Pick Hegseth
The U.S. Senate narrowly voted on Thursday to advance the nomination of Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and military veteran, to be President Donald Trump's secretary of defense, clearing the way for a vote on his confirmation later this week.
GOP Sens. Collins and Murkowski oppose Hegseth – will there be others?
Pete Hegseth is denying the allegations against him as the Senate plans to vote on his confirmation for Defense Secretary. Former senior GOP congressional advisor Rina Shah and Democratic strategist Richard Goodstein join Ana Cabrera to share their outlook for tonight.
Pete Hegseth clears Senate test vote despite opposition from 2 Republicans
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday to advance his nomination.
Senate Advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's Defense Secretary, Despite Allegations
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Defense Secretary, poses for a photo with Cabinet picks, other nominees and appointments, at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, Saturday,
Republican Sen. Jim Justice looks forward to overtaking China’s energy production in second Trump term: ‘Power of the world’
Energy is everything — it fixes inflation, it absolutely secures us from a defense standpoint,” Justice told The Post. “The only way that that civilization has ever ...
As a Republican, I have one question for GOP lawmakers backing Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
On Monday, just hours after taking the presidential oath of office, Donald Trump issued roughly 1,500 pardons and commuted ...
Republican disagreement: GOP leaders split on how to pursue Trump's agenda
White House meeting Donald Trump and GOP leaders aimed to bring Republicans together on spending goals. But some disagreed on ...
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Freedom Caucus Chair Blasts Fellow Republican For Leaking Vote Stance Spreadsheet
State Rep. J.D. Williams says he made a mistake leaking a Moms For Liberty and Honor Wyoming voting stance spreadsheet to Democrats and ...
Republican leaders’ challenges on Capitol Hill get worse with latest resignation
The House GOP majority was already tiny. As a Florida Republican resigns to join Team Trump, the party's troubles just got a ...
CNN Poll: Most Democrats think their party needs major change, while the GOP coalesces around Trump
In the wake of the 2024 election, most supporters of the Democratic Party say it needs to make significant changes and that ...
'I just can't agree': Trump's Jan. 6 pardons face pushback from some Republican senators
Some Republicans on Capitol Hill were particularly critical of the pardons for those convicted of assaulting police officers, ...
Watching the Republican Party become a post-scandal party
What do Donald Trump’s criminal sentence, Matt Gaetz’s 2026 plans, and the Pete Hegseth nomination have in common?
Fetterman on speculation about party switch: ‘Amateur-hour s‑‑‑’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) attempted to squash questions that he was preparing to change parties after openly playing ball ...
Portage County Republican Party's treasurer to attend 2nd Trump inauguration in D.C.
Mike Berger of Portage and his son, Mike Jr., will be in Washington D.C. to see Donald J. Trump inaugurated as president for ...
A non-Trumpy Republican explains his role in the second term
In today’s edition … O’Malley calls for donor transparency; Wikler announces new endorsements from governors … but first … ...