Thune keeps conservative critics at bay as he forges path on Trump agenda
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is getting to enjoy his honeymoon phase for a little while longer. Anti-establishment conservatives who fought his rise to leader remain satisfied with Thune’s performance and are cautiously optimistic as President Donald Trump turns up the pressure to confirm his nominees and advance his second-term agenda.
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Why Trump Isn’t Stressing About Losing GOP Votes for Hegseth
Even as handicappers adjudged Pete Hegseth ’s confirmation as secretary of Defense to be all but certain, not one but two Republican senators indicated a hard pass on the poorly qualified bad boy from Fox News.
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"Two big ones": Thune hails Hegseth and Noem's confirmations for border security, immigration reform
US Senate Majority Leader John Thune highlighted the critical importance of confirming Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defence and Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security, citing their vital roles in national and border security,
Alaska Sen. Murkowski has faced Trump’s wrath. She was willing to defy him after his return to power
In the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski had openly challenged or rebuked him at least three times.
Pete Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct
By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and FARNOUSH AMIRI WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary Friday in a dramatic late-night vote,
Collins and Murkowski reemerge as Trump foils
A defining duo of the first Donald Trump administration is back.
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Thune keeps conservative critics at bay as he forges path on Trump agenda
Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Susan Collins (R-ME ... Senate Majority Leader John Thune of S.D., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein ...
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Alaska’s Senator Murkowski has faced Trump’s wrath. She was willing to defy him after his return to power.
Lisa Murkowski has openly challenged or rebuked ... during his first term are no longer in the Senate, including the late John McCain of Arizona; Jeff Flake, also from Arizona; Bob Corker of ...
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Alaska Sen. Murkowski has faced Trump's wrath. She was willing to defy him after his return to power
Lisa Murkowski has openly challenged or rebuked ... during his first term are no longer in the Senate, including the late John McCain of Arizona; Jeff Flake, also from Arizona; Bob Corker of ...
Trump fires inspectors general from more than a dozen federal agencies
President Donald Trump fired the inspectors general from more than a dozen federal agencies in a Friday night purge, according to a Trump administration official, paving the way for him to install his own picks overseeing the agencies.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski to vote against Hegseth, first Republican to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick
WASHINGTON (AP) — 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.
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Senate is preparing to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary in late evening vote
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