Senate Pushes Bill to Deport Migrants Charged With Crimes Past a Key Hurdle
Ten Democrats joined Republicans in voting to advance the measure in a critical test vote that put it on track for quick enactment under President-elect Donald J. Trump.
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‘I’m Urging You Not to Run’: How Schumer Pushed Biden to Drop Out
The New York senator, who swallowed concerns for months and then dragged his feet on sharing them with President Biden, ultimately told him he risked going down as one of the “darkest figures.”
DeSantis Picks Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to Replace Marco Rubio
Ashley Moody, a Republican, would take the seat of Senator Marco Rubio once he is confirmed as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s secretary of state.
Did Republicans Take Washington in a Landslide? Not So Much
President-elect Donald J. Trump was the first Republican to win the popular vote in two decades, but by only a 1.5-point margin, the narrowest since 2000.
Takeaways From Marco Rubio’s Senate Hearing
Mr. Rubio expressed views aligned with those of most senators who work on foreign policy, while taking care not to break from Donald J. Trump’s unorthodox ideas.
Joni Ernst Says She Will Vote to Confirm Pete Hegseth
The Iowa Republican’s decision dramatically increases the likelihood that Mr. Hegseth will have enough votes to be confirmed as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s defense secretary.
Schedule of Senate Confirmation Hearings for Trump Cabinet Picks
Selections for attorney general, secretary of homeland security, secretary of state and Treasury secretary are among those set to have hearings this week.
Pete Hegseth to Face Democratic Questioning in Confirmation Hearing
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon will field questions on Tuesday on a range of issues, including a sexual assault allegation and his lack of management experience.
What to Watch for at Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s defense secretary pick will almost surely be asked about his alcohol use and an accusation of sexual assault when he appears before a Senate committee.
How Does Senate Confirmation Work?
The Senate’s role of “advice and consent” is a marathon of meetings and paperwork.