US top diplomat Rubio, China's Wang speak in first phone call, China says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi by phone on Friday, China's foreign ministry ...
Carl Cannon: Is Donald Trump Going To Keep the US in the United Nations?
Wednesday on the RealClearPolitics podcast, Carl Cannon offered this question about the limits of Trump's isolationist ...
Elevating Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to the U.S. Senate also opens up the 2026 governor’s race: editorial
The role President Trump may play going forward -- in Jon Husted’s success as a senator, in the Ohio governor’s race and ...
Patel, Gabbard to appear before Senate committees next week
Some of President Donald Trump’s most controversial executive branch nominees are set to appear before Congressional ...
Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key hurdle in the Senate
Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in several controversies. Two ...
PBS5h
WATCH LIVE: Senate convenes for expected Hegseth confirmation vote
The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump's defense secretary Thursday on a largely ...
Why California’s US senators won’t join President Trump on his trip to fire-ravaged LA
“The senator regrets not being able to join President Trump in Los Angeles due to the Senate vote schedule,” said Edgar ...
scrippsnews23h
Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as CIA director
The U.S. Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as the new director of the CIA. Read about his priorities for the agency.
Senate to vote on Hegseth confirmation as defense secretary as Democrats continue to raise concerns
In a 51 to 49 vote Thursday, the Senate advanced Hegseth's nomination, with two Republicans joining all Democrats in ...
Abortion Fight Continues in the States
This month, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced that the state will build up a supply of medications used in abortions.
How Many Senate Votes Does Pete Hegseth Need To Confirm As Defense Secretary?
Pete Hegseth needs a simple majority in the Senate for confirmation. With Republicans holding a 53-47 majority, he requires at least 51 votes. Given Senator Murkowski's opposition, Hegseth must secure ...