The vote was 51-49, with a final vote on confirmation expected Friday.Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer implored his colleagues ... Already the Senate has overwhelmingly confirmed Marco Rubio as ...

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 ...

N.Y., said he supports Democrat efforts to slow down the confirmation of President Trump's Cabinet, including for key national security roles.

The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe to lead the Central Intelligence Agency in overwhelming bipartisan fashion, making him the second member of President Trump’s national security team to ...