N.C., is going all in on Kash Patel despite being a holdout on Pete Hegseth, whose confirmation came down to the wire.
Thom Tillis reportedly assured Hegseth’s former sister-in-law that her statement would turn the tide against him.
The North Carolina senator provided pivotal 50th “yes” vote to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary.
North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis told Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law that a sworn statement about his alleged alcohol abuse and abuse of his second wife could convince senators—himself included—to oppose Hegseth’s confirmation as secretary of defense,
Pete Hegseth vehemently denied the accusation and Samantha Hegseth ... as well as his hostility to women serving in combat. But he allayed GOP fears with a confident display at his confirmation hearing. Hegseth needs 50 votes for confirmation, meaning ...
The Senate narrowly voted to confirm embattled Pete Hegseth as secretary of the Department of Defense, in a major win for President Donald Trump and his new administration.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday that she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon, becoming the first Republican to oppose one of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks ahead of a crucial test vote.
Senate Republicans are steamrolling ahead on Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon, and a new report detailing allegations of abusive behavior by the nominee have seemingly not dissuaded
Sycophancy runs as wild in Washington DC as the wildfires in Los Angeles and the time-honored practice is being pursued with a new vigor this January among some Republicans seeking favor with our new president,
President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.
In 2022, Scott became the first Republican senator to challenge McConnell for GOP leader during his 18-year tenure in the job.