Scoop: Key GOP senator who hesitated on Pete Hegseth pushes Kash Patel for FBI
N.C., is going all in on Kash Patel despite being a holdout on Pete Hegseth, whose confirmation came down to the wire.
GOP Sen Voted for Pete Hegseth Despite Promises to Key Witness
North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis told Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law that a sworn statement about his alleged alcohol abuse and abuse of his second wife could convince senators—himself included—to oppose Hegseth’s confirmation as secretary of defense,
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Key GOP Senator Solicited Testimony Against Pete Hegseth, Then Voted to Confirm Him Anyway
Thom Tillis reportedly assured Hegseth’s former sister-in-law that her statement would turn the tide against him.
GOP senator who hesitated on Hegseth pushes Patel for FBI
N.C., is going all in on Kash Patel for FBI director, despite being uncertain on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the hours leading up to his confirmation.
Which GOP senator said she will vote against Pete Hegseth?
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.
Trump FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel to Face Fiery Senate Confirmation Hearing
Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director, will face probing questions from U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats on Thursday about his credentials and history of making false claims about the agency he's been tapped to lead.
Democratic senators to grill Donald Trump's FBI pick Kash Patel on vision for the agency
President Donald Trump ’s pick for FBI director, Kash Patel, faces a contentious confirmation hearing Thursday, with Democrats expected to focus on his plans to overhaul the bureau and whether he'll seek legal retribution against Trump's political opponents.
Kash Patel hammers ‘grotesque mischaracterizations’ from Dems amid fiery FBI confirmation hearing
Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI, furiously hit back at what he described as "grotesque mischaracterizations" from Democrats at his confirmation hearing.
Republicans react to Pete Hegseth's confirmation as defense secretary: 'He is the change agent'
Republican lawmakers congratulated Pete Hegseth after he was narrowly confirmed as defense secretary on Friday, with GOP ...
GOP proceeds with Pete Hegseth nomination after ‘abuse’ report
Republicans pushed forward with Pete Hegseth’s nomination as secretary of defense on Wednesday even after a damaging report ...
Tillis Assured Hegseth’s Former Sister-in-Law Her Testimony Could Convince GOP Senators to Vote No
The North Carolina senator provided pivotal 50th “yes” vote to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary.
Why Pete Hegseth’s scandal-plagued record didn’t derail his nomination
As the dust settles on the fight over Pete Hegseth's nomination, his confirmation is emblematic of a larger truth about the state of Republican politics.
Pete Hegseth clears Senate test vote despite opposition from 2 Republicans
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday ...
Vice President Vance casts tie-breaking Senate vote to narrowly confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
The Senate narrowly voted to confirm embattled Pete Hegseth as secretary of the Department of Defense, in a major win for ...
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Gabbard, RFK Jr., Patel hearings set to consume Capitol Hill
Hearing-mania is set to consume Capitol Hill on Thursday as a trio of President Trump’s top allies appear for high-stakes ...
Elizabeth Warren Is Going After Billionaires Like Elon Musk As the Second Trump Administration Unfolds
During a break from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Warren spoke to Teen Vogue about Trump 2.0, including how his administration is ...