The Republican-led chamber, requiring only a simple majority, voted to clear a procedural step and set the stage for confirmation likely this weekend.
Gretchen Whitmer's desk for consideration. Some lawmakers voiced opposition to the resolution. House Speaker Matt ...
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Thursday to confirm John Ratcliffe as the next CIA director under President Donald Trump, approving the second high-level appointment for the new administration.
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik touted her fiery exchanges with college administrators regarding campus antisemitism amid her ...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for the federal government to pay back $11.1 billion that was spent on Operation Lone Star, Texas' border security effort, during the Biden Administration.
The U.S. Senate narrowly advanced Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense. Despite allegations of misconduct and Democrats' opposition, most Republicans supported him, citing his military ...
Republican funding leaders have made an opening offer to Democrats as the two parties launch negotiations toward a deal to fund the government before the mid-March shutdown deadline.
Senate President Amy Sinclair shared that Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver's treatment has helped shrink his brain tumor.