The Senate has confirmed Donald Trump's pick to lead the CIA. WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director, giving President Donald Trump the second member of his new ...

Conservative activists in the GOP caucus called any power sharing with the minority party a betrayal of Republican voters.

The vote broke the Senate filibuster and sets up a final confirmation vote, which will likely take place Friday. Democrat John Fetterman voted against advancing Hegseth for secretary of defense.

The full Senate voted 51-49 on Thursday to advance Hegseth's nomination, paving the way for a final confirmation vote Friday.

In an interview aired Wednesday night, Trump said he may withhold aid to California until the state adjusts how it manages ...

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries put Republican leaders on notice that they can’t take Democratic votes for granted.

Although Democrats will be prohibited from chairing the main legislative committees, the chamber voted to expand the powers ...

Donald Trump put friends and foes on notice when he addressed the World Economic Forum on Thursday, making his return to the world stage.

The Texas House will decide Thursday on its rules of engagement for the rest of the legislative session – a brisk battle over sensitive issues such as whether Democrats should lead committees, which ...

Early voting was suspended for three days following a severe winter storm, but polls are set to reopen 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 ...

Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back ...