Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead Pentagon, becoming the first Republican to oppose one of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks.The Alaska Republican’s decision comes ahead of a crucial test vote to advance Hegseth’s nomination toward confirmation.

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday to advance his nomination.

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) is demanding answering after President Donald Trump fired inspectors general in a Friday evening layoff spree. The post Chuck Grassley Wants Answers From Trump After Friday Night Inspectors General Purge: ‘I’d Like Further Explanation’ first appeared on Mediaite.

Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday that she ... Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday that Hegseth is unqualified for the job because of his personal behavior, including drinking ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s former presidential running mate Nicole Shanahan called out various senators by name, warning that she will fund primary challenges against them if they oppose confirming Kennedy to serve as secretary of Health and Human Services.

On Capitol Hill, Trump faced bipartisan complaints as constituents and affected groups flooded lawmakers’ offices with phone calls.

The federal government’s most important hiring office is now overrun with Elon Musk’s underqualified stooges. Wired reported on Tuesday that the highest positions at the Office of Personnel Management are now held by people close to Musk. And some of them have a woeful lack of experience.

On Thursday, State Rep. Brent Money (HD-2) filed House Bill 2197 meant to provide equal protection under the law to pre-born babies in Texas. More than a dozen House colleagues co-authored the bill within the first hour of filing.

The plan to add five incoming and five outgoing flights was included in the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act last year.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s former running mate Nicole Shanahan threatens to fund primary challengers against senators if they oppose confirming Kennedy to serve as HHS secretary.

Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen ... Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer implored his colleagues to think seriously, "Is this the best man we have to lead the greatest military in the world?"

Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen ... Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer implored his colleagues to think seriously, “Is this the best man we have to lead the greatest military in the ...