Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) put the procedural wheels in motion to confirm embattled secretary of Defense ...

On the Senate floor, the majority leader said the ‘illegitimate targeting of a key U.S. ally should concern all of us,’ and ...

The aggressive posture, inspired by Trump, meant going after not only Democrats, the media and Hegseth’s accusers — but also ...

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth late Friday, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon.

Washington — Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Friday that he doesn ... Hegseth is set to appear before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his confirmation hearing Jan. 14, chairman ...

Many Republicans on Capitol Hill do not agree with President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon and commute sentences for more ...

The tactics are reminiscent of the ones taken the first time Trump entered the White House. At the time, Democrats homed in ...

Anti-establishment conservatives who opposed Thune for leader are satisfied but cautiously optimistic, as Trump turns up the ...

Hours after Trump was sworn in as president, senators confirmed his first Cabinet pick and advanced the nominations of ...

A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.