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Rubio, secretary of state and Senate

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state in first Trump Cabinet post approval

Washington — The Senate on Monday confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, making him the first of President Trump's Cabinet nominees to win the approval of the upper chamber. The Senate confirmed Rubio in a 99 to 0 vote as his former colleagues in the Senate touted his qualifications for the job.

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Senate votes to confirm Marco Rubio as secretary of state, first Trump Cabinet official to be approved

The Senate voted on Monday to confirm Marco Rubio as President Donald Trump’s secretary of state, the first high-level Cabinet official for the new administration to be approved by the chamber.

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US Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state

The U.S. Senate on Monday unanimously confirmed Republican Senator Marco Rubio, a China hawk and staunch backer of Israel, as President Donald Trump's secretary of state.

Pete Hegseth, Senate Armed Services Committee

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Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon

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

USA Today · 13h

Pete Hegseth nomination advances in Senate despite Sen. Mark Kelly's objections

Pete Hegseth’s controversial nomination as defense secretary moved a step closer to confirmation with the Senate Armed Services Committee recommending him to the job on party lines. U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly,

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Armed Services panel moves Hegseth nomination forward

The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday favorably reported, 14-13, the nomination of Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Defense Department, on a party-line vote that will likely spell partisan opposition for Hegseth in the days ahead.

Trump, Senate and Laken Riley

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Laken Riley Act passes Senate as Trump is sworn into office

If passed, it would require the Department of Homeland Security to detain immigrants without legal status accused of theft, burglary, and other crimes.

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Senate passes immigrant detention bill, could be first measure Trump signs into law

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh off President Donald Trump’s inauguration, the Senate on Monday passed a bill that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, the first measure he likely will sign into law and giving more weight to his plans to deport millions of migrants.

NBC News · 14h

Senate passes Laken Riley Act aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration

The GOP-led bill, which got some Democratic support, will head back to the House for approval before it goes to Trump for his signature.

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Marco Rubio Is Confirmed by Senate as Secretary of State

The Senate confirmed Senator Marco Rubio, Republican of Florida, on Monday as America’s 72nd secretary of state, putting a ...

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DeWine names Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to fill Senate seat vacated by Vance

Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday named state Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to fill the US Senate seat recently vacated by ...

Rubio tells Senate committee the "top priority" of State Department will be U.S. in confirmation hearing

Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the State Department as secretary of state, answered questions ...

Senate Pushes Bill to Deport Migrants Charged With Crimes Past a Key Hurdle

Ten Democrats joined Republicans in voting to advance the measure in a critical test vote that put it on track for quick ...

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See the billionaires and CEOs who attended Trump's inauguration

Trump's inauguration drew a number of business and tech CEOs, including Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and ...

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What’s Getting in the Way of RFK Jr.’s Confirmation Hearing?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for health and human services secretary has stalled as Senate Democrats and Republicans ...

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Donald Trump inauguration: Vivek Ramaswamy who played ‘critical role’ in creating DOGE, opts out. Here’s why

Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and 2024 GOP presidential hopeful, will not join Trump’s government efficiency ...

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Here are the biggest fights Democrats are bracing for in Trump’s second term

House Democrats are bracing for major fights in the coming year as President Trump enters the White House for his second term ...

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