Jan 23 Senate advances Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary despite misconduct allegations By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump's defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease among Republicans over his behavior and qualifications to lead the U.S. military. Continue reading
Sep 21 Watch 7:37 Sen. Hassan: GOP 'changed the rules' about SCOTUS hearings in 2016 With Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death leaving an opening on the U.S. Supreme Court mere weeks from the presidential election, a political battle is escalating over whether President Trump and Senate Republicans should push through a nominee before the country… Continue watching
Feb 13 Trump's Fed pick faces sharp criticism in Senate hearing By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press One of President Donald Trump's nominees for the Federal Reserve came under sharp questioning from senators over her unorthodox economic views, including from two Republicans whose doubts about her nomination could imperil it. Continue reading
Aug 11 Gun-control backers concerned about changing federal courts By Don Thompson, Associated Press A federal judiciary that is becoming increasingly conservative under President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate has gun control advocates on edge. Continue reading