The vice president cast the tie-breaking vote on defense secretary confirmation. On Friday, members of the Senate voted on the confirmation of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense.…
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Senate Passes Laken Riley Act
The measure returns to the House of Representatives The Senate approved the amended Laken Riley Act this week, sending the immigration detention legislation back to the House for…
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Senate Advances Defense Secretary Nomination
Senator Collins expresses reservations about Hegseth’s views of women serving in combat. Members of the Senate advanced Pete Hegseth’s nomination on Thursday after the Senate Armed Services Committee…
Read MoreFL Governor Appoints State Attorney General to Senate
She will replace recently confirmed Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed state Attorney General Ashley Moody to the Senate, replacing the open position…
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Treasury Secretary Nominee Willing to Increase Russian Sanctions
Scott Bessent stated he is ready to follow President Trump’s lead. Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent told the Senate Finance Committee last week that he would be “100…
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House Passes Bill to Deport Illegals for Violence Against Women
The majority united in its support of the legislation. Congresswoman Nancy Mace of South Carolina introduced the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, which the House…
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California Wildfire Aid May Come with Conditions
House speaker and others in Congress say recovery assistance may be contingent on policy changes that contributed to the devastation. Members of the majority party in Congress are…
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Senate Advances Laken Riley Act to Debate Stage
Bipartisan approval moves the immigration policy bill to the negotiation period. The Senate approved the Laken Riley Act for debate on the Senate floor on Monday with bipartisan…
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Senate Committee Holds Hearing for Defense Secretary Nominee
Members question Pete Hegseth’s character and military philosophy. On Tuesday, the Senate Armed Services Committee began the confirmation process for President-elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete…
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Senate Begins Confirmation Hearings for Incoming Cabinet Nominees
About a dozen nominees will be examined by committees this week. Senate Committees will hold nearly a dozen nomination meetings for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet expected nominees this…
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