Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary, despite allegations against him
The Alaska Republican’s decision Thursday comes ahead of a crucial test vote to advance Hegseth’s nomination toward confirmation.
Trump cabinet takes shape
The Trump cabinet is taking shape as Republicans rush to confirm key nominees, but Democrats are raising concerns about some of the picks and working to slow the process.
Trump blames ‘no angel’ Zelensky for Russian invasion ahead of Los Angeles visit to survey wildfire damage: Live
Donald Trump blamed Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky for Russia’s invasion of his homeland during the second part of his ...
Here’s where Trump’s Cabinet nominees stand
A slate of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees have appeared before senators in recent days for key hearings on their road to ...
Hegseth Could Be Confirmed With Smallest Margin of Any Defense Secretary
For the last 50 years, almost every nominee to lead the Pentagon has been a consensus pick who drew lopsided margins of ...
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 ...
Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sexual assault
His attorney, Timothy Parlatore, declined to comment Thursday on the dollar figure, which was previously unknown.
US judge temporarily blocks Trump's order to change birthright citizenship
The Department of Justice says it will "vigorously defend" Donald Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship, ...
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UK Office for Budget Responsibility, new government increases spending by £70bn annually for the next five years
A quick analysis by the Chair from the UK Office for Budget Responsibility, Richard Hughes, on the Budget announced to Parliament on Wednesday by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP.