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Senate braces for 'train wreck' as hearings kick off for Trump Cabinet picks

Some are expected to have smooth confirmation paths, like Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state, while others, like defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth, face headwinds.

Deseret News on MSN · 7h

Senate’s week packed with nomination hearings for Trump’s Cabinet picks

Energy committee chairman Sen. Mike Lee postponed Burgum's hearing, saying his paperwork was unnecessarily delayed.

The New York Times · 12h

Confirmation Hearings Open in a Test of Trump’s Hold on Senate G.O.P.

Opposition to prospective nominees, along with time-consuming Senate rules, will slow floor action despite the Republican push for approval of some of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s picks as soon as Jan.

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Laken Riley Act clears second hurdle in US Senate

The Laken Riley Act cleared a second procedural hurdle in the Senate on Monday as lawmakers voted 82-10 to consider the measure.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Democrats warm to Laken Riley bill as Senate to take up measure

Legislation that would allow federal authorities to detain undocumented immigrants accused of thefts and related crimes is gaining support despite costs of enforcement and due process concerns.

Newsweek on MSN · 6h

Full List of Senators Who Voted Against Advancing Laken Riley Act

Ten senators voted against further debate on the Laken Riley Act, which would mandate ICE detention of undocumented immigrants charged in some crimes.

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Trump's controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth's future faces crucial test in Senate committee hearing

Pete Hegseth must be approved by the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee before he can go before the full Senate for ...

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Two House Republicans eye Florida Senate seat being vacated by Rubio

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed concerns about choosing either due to Republicans’ slim majority in the House.

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Senate Dems’ strategy on Hegseth

Jeff Naft is now communications director for the Senate Banking Committee. He most recently was communications director for ...

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FBI questions people from Hegseth’s past ahead of Senate confirmation hearing: Sources

The FBI has interviewed multiple individuals about defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s personal life as part of its ...

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Some Republicans want Kari Lake to run for Senate in Iowa. She's speaking there this month

Kari Lake is set to speak at an Iowa political event in late January, as her name has come up in connection to the state's ...

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