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 ...
The Florida senator becomes the United States’ 72nd chief diplomat, and the first Latino to hold the job. By Michael Crowley Michael Crowley covers diplomacy and the State Department and ...
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 ...