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Senate votes to confirm Marco Rubio as Trump's secretary of state

Hours after Trump was sworn in as president, senators confirmed his first Cabinet pick and advanced the nominations of several others through committee.

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Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the first member of his new Cabinet on Inauguration Day.

CBS News on MSN · 12h

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.

Hegseth, Senate Armed Services Committee

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Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon

A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.

Roll Call on MSN · 6h

Armed Services panel moves Hegseth nomination forward

The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday favorably reported, 14-13, the nomination of Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Defense Department, on a party-line vote that will likely spell partisan opposition for Hegseth in the days ahead.

The New York Times · 14h

Armed Services Panel Rushes Through Hegseth Nomination Along Party Lines

By Karoun Demirjian Reporting from the Capitol Republicans moved behind closed doors on Monday to speed the nomination of Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, to the Senate floor,

Senate, Trump and bill

CBS News on MSN · 13h

Senate approves Laken Riley Act, sending immigration measure back to House

The Senate approved a bill known as the Laken Riley Act, which is aimed at expanding the federal government's mandate to detain immigrants who are in the country illegally.

The Washington Post on MSN · 13h

Vote count: Senate passes Laken Riley immigration bill on Trump’s first day

In a 64-35 vote, the Senate passed an immigration bill that mandates the detention of undocumented individuals accused of theft or burglary. The measure is now headed to the House, where it is expected to pass, probably becoming the first piece of legislation President Donald Trump signs into law.

The Associated Press on MSN · 6h

Senate passes immigrant detention bill that could be the first measure Trump signs into law

The Senate has passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes.

Amid gravity of Senate confirmation hearings, the hot air rises

The hearings, once the political equivalent of a proving ground, have devolved into a petty competition among elite ...

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Trump nominees Collins, Stefanik to face senate grilling as VA, UN picks; Bessent gets committee vote

Two more of President Trump's Cabinet picks, Doug Collins and Elise Stefanik, will receive confirmation hearings on Tuesday.

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Senate Rushes to Reward President Trump With Victories

The Senate was quick to show its fealty to President Donald Trump just hours after he was inaugurated on Monday. The first ...

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FBI acting chief says he's retiring as Trump's pick to lead the bureau awaits Senate confirmation

A longtime FBI deputy director who had been expected to replace Director Christopher Wray on an acting basis is retiring from ...

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Snowbirds? Mass. Senate delegation to visit Dominican Republic

The delegation, led by state Sen. Pavel Payano, D-1st Essex, will ship out on Tuesday. Western and central Mass. lawmakers ...

Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine says Pete Hegseth would be a "very dangerous Secretary of Defense"

Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine, who was one of the senators on the Armed Services Committee who questioned Trump's pick for ...

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