Takeaways from Senate confirmation hearings: Democrats grill Trump Cabinet nominee
Trump's nominees for secretary of State, attorney general, CIA director, Energy secretary and Transportation secretary went before Senate committees.
Senate Democrats urge Republican to delay hearing for Trump's energy secretary pick
Democratic lawmakers on the U.S. Senate Energy Committee called Tuesday on the panel's Republican chairman to postpone the confirmation hearing for President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Energy,
Senate Democrats rip Trump Defense pick during tense confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, speaks with reporters following a meeting with senators on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.) AP
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Live updates: Senate continues to hold confirmation hearings for key spots in Trump Cabinet
The Senate is holding more confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks ahead of his return to office on Monday.
Key Takeaways From Trump's Energy Secretary Pick's Confirmation Hearing
Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary, told senators during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that he would promote all sources of American energy, while also acknowl
How do Senate confirmations work? Hearing schedule, what's next for Trump's cabinet picks
The Senate must confirm Donald Trump's cabinet picks before those individuals can begin their first day in office. Here's a look at the process.
Trump Attorney General pick Pam Bondi faces Day 2 of Senate confirmation hearing
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Justice and Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent will sit for Senate confirmation hearings Thursday morning.
Trump Nominees Pressed on Political Influence in Senate Hearings
Donald Trump's nominees for top national security jobs said they would not prioritize their loyalty to the president-elect over their duty to the country in U.S. Senate hearings on Wednesday, where they appeared to be on a path to easy confirmation.
MAGA Mocks Democrats Being 'Afraid' of Kash Patel
Trump's FBI Director pick was a key focus of Pam Bondi's Wednesday hearing, sparking claims the party is nervous about his ...
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New Senate Dem committee members to know on health
There are some new Democratic members on the Senate committees that preside over health policy, though some are familiar ...
Senate Democrat plans legislation to delay TikTok ban
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) said Monday he is planning to introduce legislation to give the Chinese parent company of TikTok ...
Senate Democrats recalibrate message to take on Trump 2.0
Senate Democrats are changing up their strategy in the 119th Congress as they begin plotting the path forward in preparation ...
Senate Democrats urge Garland to preserve evidence from Trump investigations
Senate Democrats want the DOJ to preserve all records related to special counsel Jack Smith's probes into Donald Trump, they ...
DiZoglio not satisfied with Senate Democrats’ audit response
While senators said they are looking for “prompt and constructive engagement,” DiZoglio said the response to her audit launch ...
Democrats join with Republicans to take major step toward Senate passage of GOP-led immigration bill
A significant number of Senate Democrats voted with Republicans on Thursday to advance a GOP-led bill to require the ...
Senate Democrats join Republicans in voting to advance bill to detain migrants accused of crimes
Newly in the minority, Democrats voted with Republicans on Thursday to advance legislation that would require federal ...
Oklahoma Senate Democrats to focus on wages, schools, basic needs in 2025
Oklahoma Senate Democrats unveiled on Monday a set of policy priorities focused on worker wages, education funding, health ...