Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, with VP Vance ...
2 days ago · The Republican-controlled Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, with Vice President JD Vance casting a tie-breaking vote.
White House warns Republicans to get behind Trump nominees - NBC News
1 day ago · The White House is seeking to send a message to reticent Senate Republicans to get on board with all of President Donald Trump’s nominees.
Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon pick, clears Senate test vote
4 days ago · 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.
Mitch McConnell will step down as Senate Republican leader ... - NBC News
Feb 28, 2024 · McConnell, R-Ky., who has served as GOP leader since 2007, made his announcement in a Senate floor speech Wednesday. An election to replace him as leader will occur in November, with his...
Senate Republicans elect John Thune to lead after 17-year ... - CBS News
Nov 14, 2024 · Sen. John Thune of South Dakota won on the second round of voting against Sen. John Cornyn of Texas in the race for Senate Republican leader.
GOP wins back control of the Senate - POLITICO
Nov 6, 2024 · Republicans have wrested back control of the Senate after four years in the minority, positioning the GOP to play a massive role on nominations and in looming policy battles regardless of whether...
Republicans win the US Senate majority | AP News - Associated Press News
Nov 6, 2024 · Republicans seized control of the U.S. Senate late Tuesday after flipping Democratic held seats, holding onto GOP incumbents and wresting away the majority for the first time in four years.
Who will replace Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP ... - Associated Press News
Nov 3, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans vying to replace longtime leader Mitch McConnell have been crossing the country to campaign and fundraise for colleagues, making their final arguments before a consequential ballot the week after the presidential election.
Mitch McConnell to step down from Republican Senate leadership | AP News
Feb 28, 2024 · Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.
Senate approves Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary
1 day ago · The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday by a 59-34 vote, putting the former South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national ...