During President Donald Trump’s first term, the Education Department held diversity trainings. Many who participated were put ...

President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba are holding a joint news conference as part of Ishiba’s visit to the White House on Friday. The two leaders met earlier to discuss ...

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Confirmation votes taken thus far in Trump’s second term show fewer Democrats are voting in favor of the picks, roll call votes show. In 2025, five out of the nine confirmation votes received at least ...

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Jan. 28—The Maine Senate voted 19-15 Tuesday to confirm Heather Sanborn as the new public advocate to represent the state' utility ratepayers. The former state senator and brewery owner from ...

The Republican-led Senate, with Vice President JD Vance’s vote, confirmed the appointment of the former Fox News host and ...

The Senate just barely confirmed Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary last week. Mitch McConnell’s vote against him in particular could spell trouble for Trump's shakiest nominees, including Robert F.

Vice President J.D. Vance cast the deciding vote to break a 50-50 tie after three Republican senators — Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine and Mitch McConnell ... cast the deciding vote ...

Forest Lake’s mayor shares support for Pete Hegseth after confirmation as defense secretary. Hegseth was confirmed in a narrow 51-50 vote on Friday. Sen. Mitch McConnell made headlines by voting ...

Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted against President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth.

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth late Friday, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon.