The vote broke the Senate filibuster and sets up a final confirmation vote, which will likely take place Friday. Democrat John Fetterman voted against advancing Hegseth for secretary of defense.

The full Senate voted 51-49 on Thursday to advance Hegseth's nomination, paving the way for a final confirmation vote Friday.

Sens. Chuck Grassley and Ron Johnson launched a congressional investigation into the New Orleans terrorist attack that killed 14 people.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries put Republican leaders on notice that they can’t take Democratic votes for granted.

Hegseth Nomination Clears Major Hurdle In The Senate Despite Two GOP Nays The Senate votes to invoke cloture on the nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve as Defense Secretary. Fuel your success with ...

Republican Sens. Chuck Grassley (Iowa) and Ron Johnson (Wis.) are launching a probe into the deadly New Year’s Day attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. “The public deserves complete ...

Republican Sens. Chuck Grassley (Iowa) and Ron Johnson (Wis.) are launching a probe into the deadly New Year’s Day attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. “The public deserves complete transparency and ...

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What Happened To Backing The Blue?’: Jeffries Blasts GOP For Embracing Pardons For Jan. 6 Rioters During a weekly press briefing, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) was asked about ...

The Alaska Republican’s decision Thursday comes ahead of a crucial test vote to advance Hegseth’s nomination toward confirmation.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) slammed the Laken Riley Act in a speech on the House floor on Wednesday, pointing out that some House members may have financial incentives to vote for the ...

The Senate resolution echoes Trump’s references to the money the United States spent to build the canal at the beginning of the 20th century.