Senator John Tower, a Texas Republican, was the last Cabinet nominee to be voted down by the Senate. Mr. Tower was chosen by President George H.W. Bush to be defense secretary, but was rejected in part over accusations of excessive drinking.

We are living in the most dangerous world since World War II. John Ratcliffe, Scott Turner and Brooke Rollins have the skills and backgrounds needed to protect us from threats across the globe, and ensure our nation is fed and our communities are strong and resilient here at home.

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.

Senate Finance Committee member Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the confirmation hearing of President-elect Trump's Treasury pick Scott Bessent, Trumps' tariff proposals, the Fed's independence,

A GOP-led bill to require the detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes is on the verge of passage in the Senate after a significant number of Democrats joined with Republicans to advance the measure in a critical vote on Friday.

Trump was sworn in around 11 a.m. Central time, officially starting his second presidential term. He made his remarks from inside the Capitol Rotunda, where he railed against the previous administration as neglecting its responsibility on the border, public health and education.

Retired Gen. Mark Milley says he’s grateful to President Joe Biden for a pardon. Biden on Monday pardoned Milley, Dr.

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) today announced their subcommittee membership rosters.

will sit on the 17-member Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. The Intelligence Committee is tasked with overseeing the intelligence activities and programs of the United States and providing ...

Pete Hegseth grilled over comments on women serving in military during Senate confirmation hearing: Live - President-elect’s controversial pick for secretary of defense will face tough questions about

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