The Senate just barely confirmed Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary last week. Mitch McConnell’s vote against him in particular could spell trouble for Trump's shakiest nominees, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr,

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has called on President-elect Donald Trump to renew his pledge to support Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion.

"This is a day when every American does well to celebrate our democracy and the peaceful transfer of power," Pence wrote.

U.N. human rights experts and activists on Sunday condemned the arrest of an American, pro-Palestinian journalist in the Swiss city of Zurich, saying it raised concerns about freedom of speech. Ali Abunimah,

By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen January 27, 2025 Indiana senators are scheduled to vote Monday on a joint resolution adding the state to a national push for an Article V Convention to propose amending the U.

The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.

Vice President J.D. Vance cast a tie-breaking vote as Hegseth overcame allegations of sexual assault, public drunkenness and questions of financial mismanagement to win Senate approval.

The 51–50 vote followed a tumultuous process that featured allegations of sexual misconduct, excessive drinking, and financial mismanagement.

Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking Senate vote to confirm former Fox News host Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense secretary.

Vice President J.D. Vance cast the deciding vote to break a 50-50 tie after three Republican senators opposed Trump’s controversial choice for defense secretary.

On Friday, Pete Hegseth became the second person to be confirmed to a cabinet secretary post when Vice President JD Vance cast the deciding vote, ensuring he will be the next defense secretary. Ms. Murkowski and Ms. Collins also voted against him, along with Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky.