The US Senate on Friday approved Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary by a razor-thin margin, in which, Vice President JD Vance had to cast the tie-breaking vote.

Republicans kept the Senate working Saturday to install the latest member of Trump’s national security team on a 59-34 vote.

President-elect Donald Trump has named Troy Meink, a former Air Force KC-135 tanker navigator and former deputy of the National Reconnaissance Office, as his choice to serve as the top civilian leader

During the Senate voting, the Republican lawmakers unanimously supported Noem’s bid and even got support from seven Democrats

The Senate will next vote Monday evening on Scott Bessent’s confirmation as treasury secretary.

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters says he won't be seeking a third term in 2026. The surprise decision Tuesday again complicates for Democrats in Michigan, who will be forced to defend an open seat in the battleground state for the second straight election cycle.

The Quakers are suing Trump’s Department of Homeland Security for allowing ICE raids in places of worship.

President Trump threatened tariffs on Colombia to ensure the country accepts U.S. military flights carrying migrants.

President Donald Trump is expected to deliver remarks in Las Vegas as the administration pushes his immigration agenda.

The U.S. Senate on Saturday confirmed South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a Republican, to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as secretary. The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday evening to lead the Pentagon in a 51-50 vote.

Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his confirmation came down to Vice President JD Vance serving as tiebreaker.