Marco Rubio asking the probing questions ... refusing to define what victory looks like in that war. More:Sen. Joni Ernst, once skeptical, says she will vote for Pete Hegseth for defense ...

Senate GOP leaders rushed to advance Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee in a crucial test vote Thursday, despite grave objections from ...

Marco Rubio (R-FL) floated the idea of new talks at his confirmation ... never abides by any agreement they’re put under,” Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) said. “There would have to be a very high level of ...

Democrats accuse Republicans of rushing Hegseth confirmation despite questions on qualifications, past - Democrats accused Republicans of speeding up Hegseth’s nomination amid the numerous allegations ...

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Confirmations don’t come easier than this. The Senate approved the nomination of Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to be secretary of state 99-0 Monday, hours after President Trump took the oath of ...