On the Senate floor, the majority leader said the ‘illegitimate targeting of a key U.S. ally should concern all of us,’ and ...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) put the procedural wheels in motion to confirm embattled secretary of Defense ...

When asked for comment, a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader John Thune said "two things we don't discuss publicly: Whip ...

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

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth late Friday, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon.

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