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Trump, Kristi Noem and Senate

CNN on MSN · 1h

Senate confirms Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary, a key role as Trump vows immigration crackdown

The Senate voted on Saturday morning to confirm Kristi Noem as President Donald Trump’s Homeland Security secretary, installing a long-time Trump ally at the helm of an agency poised to play a central role in the president’s promised immigration crackdown.

The Associated Press on MSN · 35m

Senate confirms Noem as Trump's homeland security secretary

The Senate has confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump’s plans to clamp down on illegal immigration.

New York Post on MSN · 12h

Kristi Noem nomination clears key Senate hurdle as eight Democrats signal support for Trump’s DHS pick

The 61-39 result tees up a final Saturday morning roll call vote on the Republican South Dakota governor’s Cabinet nomination.

Pete Hegseth, Senate and J. D. Vance

Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, with VP Vance breaking a tie

Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in and put Hegseth over the top.

USA Today · 1h

Senate votes to confirm Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s new Defense secretary

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as secretary of Defense by a narrow margin. President Trump said he was "honored" to have Hegseth confirmed.

The Washington Post on MSN · 15h

How every senator voted on Pete Hegseth for defense secretary

Pete Hegseth was confirmed after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote in support of his nomination. See how your senators voted.

Trump, Senate and Cabinet

Washington Examiner on MSN · 2d

Senate Democrats’ efforts to delay Trump Cabinet votes will cost them their weekend

Negotiations broke down to hold a final vote on Trump's CIA nominee, prompting Senate GOP leadership to tee up procedural steps to advance John Ratcliffe and others.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Senate May Vote on Trump Treasury Nominee Bessent This Weekend, Top Republican Says

Vote on Trump Treasury Nominee Bessent This Weekend, Top Republican Says WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate could vote to confirm Republican President Donald Trump's nominee for treasury secretary,

Boston Herald · 1d

Trump’s Cabinet picks are set for Senate hearings. Here’s the schedule

The nominations process for President Donald Trump’s appointees is picking up pace, with some confirmed by the Senate and hearings scheduled for more of his Cabinet picks. Many nominees have met with senators individually.

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ICC sanctions bill exposes weak spot for Senate Democrats

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) used a rare emergency meeting on Friday to make a plea for unity, but Democrats ...

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Senate Democrats Block G.O.P. Effort to Criminalize Some Abortion Providers

The bill would require that infants born alive after an attempted abortion receive the same protection as any newborn baby, ...

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Senate Democrats’ campaign arm announces new executive director

The Senate Democrats’ campaign arm announced on Friday that Devan Barber will be serving as the executive director ahead of ...

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Senate Democrats face tough 2026 climb to win back majority

Democrats, cast into the political wilderness, frequently point to a comparable period 20 years ago as a reminder that their ...

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