Shortly after news broke of the claims, which were included in a sworn affidavit from Hegseth’s ex-sister-in-law, Democrats also slammed the brakes on President Trump’s other nominees, including John ...

Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), a member of the Senate Armed ... Todd Young (R-Ind.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) — both announced last week they will vote for him, culling the potential “no” crowd.

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary late Friday in a dramatic tie-breaking vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations ...

Democrats, as the minority party, have helped confirm Secretary of State Marco Rubio and CIA Director John Ratcliffe in bipartisan votes to Trump's national security team within days of his return ...

Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said ... his pick to be attorney general; and John Ratcliffe, Trump’s nominee to head the CIA — take part in their confirmation hearings, some of which could lead ...

Senate Republicans are kicking off their race to quickly confirm President Trump’s Cabinet nominees, and they’re starting ...