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Senate Confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as U.S. Labor Secretary in Bipartisan Vote

The former Oregon congresswoman takes charge of the Department of Labor, navigating union support and partisan divides over key labor policies.

Democratic Senators Regret Confirming Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

Linda McMahon’s Nomination as Education Secretary Moves to Final Senate Vote

Trump's Labor Secretary Nominee Advances with Bipartisan Senate Committee Support

Linda McMahon’s Education Secretary Nomination Advances to Full Senate Vote

Doug Collins Confirmed as Veterans Affairs Secretary in Bipartisan Senate Vote

Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary After Contentious Senate Vote

Tulsi Gabbard Faces Scrutiny Over Reversal on Surveillance Powers in DNI Nomination

Trump Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth Faces Scrutiny Over Misconduct Allegations

Trump's Cabinet Picks Present Challenges for GOP Leaders

Senate Democrats Waver on Biden's Nominee Amid Islamophobia Accusations