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Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state in first Trump Cabinet post approval

Washington — The Senate on Monday confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, making him the first of President Trump's Cabinet nominees to win the approval of the upper chamber. The Senate confirmed Rubio in a 99 to 0 vote as his former colleagues in the Senate touted his qualifications for the job.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Senate votes to confirm Marco Rubio as secretary of state, first Trump Cabinet official to be approved

The Senate voted on Monday to confirm Marco Rubio as President Donald Trump’s secretary of state, the first high-level Cabinet official for the new administration to be approved by the chamber.

The New York Times · 1d

Marco Rubio Is Confirmed by Senate as Secretary of State

The Senate confirmed Senator Marco Rubio, Republican of Florida, on Monday as America’s 72nd secretary of state, putting a former political rival of President Trump at the helm of American diplomacy.

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New allegations against Hegseth as Senate readies vote on Pentagon nominee

Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law said in an affidavit to senators on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon abused his second ex-wife to the point where she once hid in a closet and gave friends a code word to use in a crisis.

The Washington Post on MSN · 12h

Senate receives new allegations against Trump’s defense secretary nominee

As a Senate confirmation vote approaches, an affidavit by Pete Hegseth’s ex-sister-in-law alleges aggressive behavior and heavy drinking.

POLITICO on MSN · 13h

Senate learns of new allegations against Hegseth

The Defense secretary nominee's former sister-in-law, in an affidavit, said she witnessed his drunken aggression and that his second wife worried about her safety.

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The Associated Press on MSN · 12h

Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure President Trump signs into law

The Senate has passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Vote count: Senate passes Laken Riley immigration bill on Trump’s first day

In a 64-35 vote, the Senate passed an immigration bill that mandates the detention of undocumented individuals accused of theft or burglary. The measure is now headed to the House, where it is expected to pass,

NBC News · 1d

Senate passes Laken Riley Act aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration

The Senate voted Monday to pass a bill to crack down on immigration, the first piece of legislation congressional Republicans hope to send newly sworn-in President Donald Trump for a signature. The vote for final passage of the Laken Riley Act was 64-35,

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US Senate vote on Trump's CIA nominee Ratcliffe expected Tuesday

The U.S. Senate is expected to hold a confirmation vote on Tuesday on John Ratcliffe, President Donald Trump's nominee for ...

PHOTOS: Jon Husted officially sworn in as Ohio US Senator, replacing Vance

Ohio’s former Lt. Gov. Jon Husted was officially sworn in as a United States Senator on Tuesday, filling the seat previously ...

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Is birthright citizenship in the Constitution? Can Trump end it? 18 states sue

With one signature, President Donald Trump ended birthright citizenship where children born here were U.S. citizens even if ...

Rubio tells Senate committee the "top priority" of State Department will be U.S. in confirmation hearing

Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the State Department as secretary of state, answered questions ...

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JD Vance sworn in as 50th Vice President of the United States

JD Vance has officially been sworn in as 50th Vice President of the United States. Vance took the oath of office just a ...

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Bessent nomination to US Treasury clears Senate Finance Committee

The U.S. Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday voted to send the nomination of billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as ...

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Stefanik mostly impresses at Senate Foreign Relations hearing

Rep. Elise Stefanik’s Senate confirmation hearing to be the new U.S. ambassador to the United Nations went smoothly on ...

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