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US Senate committee to hold Jan. 29 hearing on Trump commerce nominee

The Senate Commerce Committee said on Wednesday it would hold a Jan. 29 hearing on President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Commerce Department, the agency that has become a key U.S. tool in its efforts to constrain China's tech sector.

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Senate May Vote on Trump Treasury Nominee Bessent This Weekend, Top Republican Says

Vote on Trump Treasury Nominee Bessent This Weekend, Top Republican Says WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate could vote to confirm Republican President Donald Trump's nominee for treasury secretary,

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Senate committees advance several Trump Cabinet nominees

Senate committees on Thursday approved a handful of Trump Cabinet nominees setting them up for approval by the full chamber.

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Democrats wage confirmation wars as Trump turns up pressure on Senate

The tactics are reminiscent of the ones taken the first time Trump entered the White House. At the time, Democrats homed in on eight nominees they would delay, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) warning against a “rushed” process.

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Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state in first Trump Cabinet post approval

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 confirmed Rubio in a 99 to 0 vote as his former colleagues in the Senate touted his qualifications for the job.

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Live updates: Trump addresses Davos; Senate makes confirmation moves

Senate leaders are pushing ahead with a series of votes on President Trump’s Cabinet nominees, looking to confirm an initial batch by Friday. A vote on John Ratcliffe as CIA Director is expected Thursday afternoon,

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Senate Overwhelmingly Confirms John Ratcliffe To Lead CIA Despite Dem Holdouts

The Senate voted overwhelmingly to confirm former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to lead the Central ...

Wyoming Senate to schools: Give time to groups like Scouts

Schools across Wyoming may soon be required to allow “patriotic organizations” time to visit with students, during the school ...

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US Senate confirms John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA

The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director, giving President Donald Trump the second member of his new Cabinet. Ratcliffe was director of national intelligence during Trump’s ...

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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.

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Hegseth moves closer to confirmation after clearing key Senate vote

Senate Republicans have appeared largely unmoved by the allegations of misconduct that have clouded Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary.

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What Is the Abortion Bill Blocked by Senate Democrats?

On Wednesday, Senate Democrats blocked a bill that proponents said would ensure that newborns surviving abortions received medical care and critics said would add legal risks for doctors. The ...