2 Republican Senators break ranks to oppose Trump Cabinet nominee
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.
Two Republican Senators Oppose Hegseth for Defense Secretary
Statements from Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine set the stage for a close vote on Friday.
'I just can't agree': Trump's Jan. 6 pardons face pushback from some Republican senators
Some Republicans on Capitol Hill were particularly critical of the pardons for those convicted of assaulting police officers, while others declined to defend Trump's move.
Senate Advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's Defense Secretary, Despite Allegations
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Defense Secretary, poses for a photo with Cabinet picks, other nominees and appointments, at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, Saturday,
Defense secretary nominee Hegseth clears last hurdle before confirmation vote
The Senate Thursday advanced President Donald Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve as secretary of Defense, despite reports of misconduct and the objections of Democrats who say he is unqualified.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski to vote against Hegseth, first Republican to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick
Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday that she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon, becoming the first Republican to oppose one of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks ahead of a crucial test vote.
Republican Sen. Jim Justice looks forward to overtaking China’s energy production in second Trump term: ‘Power of the world’
Energy is everything — it fixes inflation, it absolutely secures us from a defense standpoint,” Justice told The Post. “The only way that that civilization has ever ...
As a Republican, I have one question for GOP lawmakers backing Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
On Monday, just hours after taking the presidential oath of office, Donald Trump issued roughly 1,500 pardons and commuted ...
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Freedom Caucus Chair Blasts Fellow Republican For Leaking Vote Stance Spreadsheet
State Rep. J.D. Williams says he made a mistake leaking a Moms For Liberty and Honor Wyoming voting stance spreadsheet to Democrats and ...
CNN Poll: Most Democrats think their party needs major change, while the GOP coalesces around Trump
In the wake of the 2024 election, most supporters of the Democratic Party say it needs to make significant changes and that ...
Republican leaders’ challenges on Capitol Hill get worse with latest resignation
The House GOP majority was already tiny. As a Florida Republican resigns to join Team Trump, the party's troubles just got a ...
Fetterman on speculation about party switch: ‘Amateur-hour s‑‑‑’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) attempted to squash questions that he was preparing to change parties after openly playing ball ...
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Democrat Sen. Fetterman says will not switch parties, would make a 'pretty bad Republican'
Fetterman was the first Democratic senator to meet with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago after his victory.
Watching the Republican Party become a post-scandal party
What do Donald Trump’s criminal sentence, Matt Gaetz’s 2026 plans, and the Pete Hegseth nomination have in common?
GOP again holds edge in party affiliation: Survey
The Republican Party maintained its edge over the Democrats in 2024, with more Americans identifying with the GOP than with ...
A non-Trumpy Republican explains his role in the second term
In today’s edition … O’Malley calls for donor transparency; Wikler announces new endorsements from governors … but first … ...