Senate advances Trump’s pick to lead the US Interior, Doug Burgum, to confirmation vote
Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum previously told lawmakers that national security and the economy are his top priorities for leading the Interior Department.
Senate confirms former South Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as Interior secretary for Trump
Former South Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum will be the point person for public land management and President Trump’s “drill, baby, drill" agenda.
How Senators Voted on Trump’s Cabinet Picks
Before President Trump can begin working with his cabinet picks, nominees must be confirmed by the Senate.  After they are vetted and submitted to the Senate, nominees are referred to committees with jurisdiction over their nominations.
Senate set for confirmation vote on Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick to lead the Interior
The Senate is set to vote Thursday on President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Interior Department, former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.
Senate Confirms Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary After Trump Tasked Him to Boost Drilling
President Donald Trump tapped Burgum, a billionaire software industry entrepreneur, to spearhead the administration’s ambitions to boost fossil fuel production.
How the Senate Voted to Confirm Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary
The Senate voted 79 to 18 to confirm Mr. Burgum, a former governor of North Dakota, as the next interior secretary.
U.S. Senate congratulates Ohio State football on 2025 national title
Freshman Ohio Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted introduced the resolution honoring Buckeyes' championship win.
US Senate votes to confirm Trump nominee to head Transportation Department
The U.S. Senate voted 77 to 22 on Tuesday to confirm former Representative Sean Duffy to head the U.S. Transportation ...
Michigan's Gary Peters won't run for US Senate reelection next year
Democrat Gary Peters' announcement means Michigan will have an open U.S. Senate seat for the second time in two years.
As RFK Jr. faces U.S. Senate, questions linger about a measles outbreak in Samoa, half a world away
Local officials in Samoa don't blame Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's HHS pick, for measles deaths, but critics call his ...
US Senate Judiciary Committee asks Trump to detail rationale for firing 18 IGs
The Republican chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the panel's top Democrat asked U.S. President Donald Trump to ...
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Tony Dungy responds to report that he might run for Michigan Senate seat
Don’t expect Tony Dungy to make the jump to politics anytime soon. A report earlier this week from The Hill suggested that ...
Buttigieg considering U.S. Senate bid in Michigan, while Whitmer says she won’t run
Pete Buttigieg, 43, a former presidential candidate who's viewed as a rising star by many in Democratic politics, had been ...
Scott Bessent wins Senate confirmation as US Treasury secretary
Three U.S. Army soldiers were onboard a BlackHawk helicopter that collided with a passenger jet near Ronald Reagan Washington ...
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Whitmer won't run for open U.S. Senate seat, but Buttigieg reportedly considering it
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she will not run for the open U.S. Senate that will be vacated by retiring Sen. Gary ...
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Ken Paxton considering US Senate run against John Cornyn: reports
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is considering a run for US Senate, according to new reports. A run against Senator John ...
US Senate confirms Zeldin as EPA adminstrator
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday voted 56-42 to confirm former Republican Congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental ...