The Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet.

As Senate confirmation hearings begin, here's the latest on who in the Trump administration has, will or doesn't need to be ...

As Donald Trump returns to the White House on January 20, Republicans will have a majority in the Senate. This means that his ...

Republicans have a three-seat majority in the Senate, and nominees only need to reach a simple majority to be confirmed.

Will the Senate GOP confirm controversial picks like Pete Hegseth and RFK Jr.? Here’s this week’s full Senate confirmation ...

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

Republican Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin insulted CNN host Kaitlan Collins while defending Pete Hegseth, whom ...

Senate Confirmation hearings are in full swing now. Several others are set to follow. Here's how to watch them live when they ...

U.S. Representatives Jason Crow and Gabe Evans talked to CBS News Colorado about the nominee who has faced criticism over his ...

On November 12, Trump announced that he will nominate Fox host Pete Hegseth to be secretary of defense. Prior to joining Fox, Hegseth served in the Army National Guard and served three tours ...

Cancel anytime. WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump offered a public show of support Friday for Pete Hegseth, his choice to lead the Defense Department, whose confirmation by the Senate ...