Thune sets up votes to confirm Hegseth by week’s end
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) put the procedural wheels in motion to confirm embattled secretary of Defense ...
How Trump’s orbit used blunt force to squeeze Hegseth through
The aggressive posture, inspired by Trump, meant going after not only Democrats, the media and Hegseth’s accusers — but also ...
Thune has privately told Trump that Hegseth has the votes to be confirmed as Defense Secretary, sources say
When asked for comment, a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader John Thune said "two things we don't discuss publicly: Whip ...
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Meet Leader John Thune's all-star cabinet as Republicans take over Senate majority
FIRST ON FOX: Senate Majority Leader John Thune ... and National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) Chairman Tim Scott, R-S.C. Each of the members of Thune's new informal team brings their ...
Thune keeps conservative critics at bay as he forges path on Trump agenda
Anti-establishment conservatives who opposed Thune for leader are satisfied but cautiously optimistic, as Trump turns up the ...
Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation's defense secretary late Friday in a dramatic tie-breaking ...
Republican senators are mostly quiet on Trump’s sweeping pardons of Jan. 6 rioters
Many Republicans on Capitol Hill do not agree with President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon and commute sentences for more ...
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On possible GOP votes against Trump nominees, Thune says no "clarity" yet
Washington — Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Friday that he doesn ... Hegseth is set to appear before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his confirmation hearing Jan. 14, chairman ...
Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon
A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.