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Rubio Wins Unanimous Nod To Be Top US Diplomat
The US Senate unanimously approved Marco Rubio as secretary of state ... with several senators from the rival Democratic Party describing Rubio as a friend. One Senate seat was made vacant ...
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Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary, despite allegations against him
Two Republicans, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, broke ranks to oppose Hegseth.
Recap: Trump lands two victories, faces new legal challenges
President Donald Trump notched two victories on Thursday as he pushed to get his top officials in place. He also faced new legal challenges.
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'The easy way or the hard way': GOP to push Trump nominees through Democratic walls
We’re going to wear down the Democrats. Either you’re going to play ball with us, or you’re going to go without sleep,” ...
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Here’s how Congress spent the first day of the second Trump administration
Lawmakers advanced a controversial immigration bill and pressed forward on confirming the president’s Cabinet nominees.
The Senate readies for a nominee siege
By the end of the week, Republicans will have more nominees ready for floor action: Committees are set to vote on former Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wis.) to be Transportation secretary, Lee Zeldin to be EPA ...
U.S. arrests, deports hundreds of ‘illegal immigrants’, says Trump press chief
U.S. authorities arrested 538 migrants and deported hundreds in a mass operation just days into President Donald Trump’s second administration, his press secretary said late Thursday.
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What the US wants from Australia on China
The foreign affairs minister met with her new American counterpart this week, amid concerns that Australia will be required ...