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January 23, 2025

Key Senate chairman criticizes 'anonymous sources with ulterior motives,' stands by Hegseth nomination

A key senator says he is standing by Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s Secretary of Defense pick, and criticized "anonymous sources" casting doubt on his character.

January 22, 2025

Senate Democrats accused of holding up confirmation of Trump Cabinet pick

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ senior national correspondent Aishah Hasnie has the latest on President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks and their Senate confirmations on ‘Special Report.’

January 22, 2025

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to a probable weekend session to confirm Trump nominees

We're approaching the first weekend of President Donald Trump's second term – and the Senate is already running behind in confirming his Cabinet nominees.

January 22, 2025

Danish lawmaker addressing EU tells Trump to ‘f--- off’ over Greenland bid

President Trump ruffled feathers with his plan to buy Greenland, and a Danish MEP is pushing back in a coarsely worded response put in 'words [he] might understand.'

January 22, 2025

Dem who called Trump 'existential threat to democracy' now blocking his nominees

A Senate Democrat is blocking a streamlined process to vote on Trump's nominees, forcing the Senate to take lengthy procedural votes. This strategy was employed by Republicans while in the minority.

January 22, 2025

Hegseth lawyer slams 'flawed and questionable affidavit' from ex-sister-in-law

Pete Hegseth's lawyer dissected and refuted a new affidavit from the defense secretary nominee's former sister-in-law in a letter to SASC chairman Wicker on Wednesday.

January 22, 2025

Republican lawmakers meet with President Trump, VP Vance to advance agenda

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss Republicans' meeting with President Trump and Vice President Vance and how they will advance the America-first agenda. 

January 22, 2025

Trump, GOP leaders meet at White House as president plans visit to NC, defends executive orders

President Donald Trump answered questions at a press availability on a range of topics following a White House meeting with top congressional Republicans.

January 22, 2025

Sen Blackburn expects more Democrats to vote for bills protecting women and girls athletes from transgenders

Sen. Marsha Blackburn expects and hopes more Democrat lawmakers will vote to support bills that protect women and girls in sports from transgenders.

January 22, 2025

Sen. Thune suggests staying through weekend to confirm Trump picks after Dems delay votes: 'Shouldn't be hard'

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., was frustrated with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., after he blocked a confirmation vote for John Ratcliffe as CIA director.