In 2022, Scott became the first Republican senator to challenge McConnell for GOP leader during his 18-year tenure in the job ...

Former Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), whose politics have been at odds with President Donald Trump’s, is ...

“Is Pete Hegseth truly the best we have to offer ... Collins and Murkowski would do that,” he said And Trump raised fresh questions about Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., saying, “And of course Mitch is ...

Despite reservations, Republicans are falling in line behind President Trump’s contentious top administration picks, ...

Sen. Thom Tillis told colleagues he was a ‘no’ the night before the defense secretary’s confirmation, setting off party ...

But even though it was expected, some things are just too hard to believe. There are the prodigiously unqualified and outright dangerous appointees to highly consequential positions … sure, Pete ...

The White House faces a decision on how to move forward with director of national intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard — wait and see if any GOP senators publicly oppose her, or launch a pressure ...

Other Trump picks, though, faced more resistance: Vice President Vance had to break a Senate tie to confirm Pete Hegseth as Trump ... Collins (Maine) and Mitch McConnell (Ky.) ...

Pete Hegseth, a former combat veteran and TV news show host, says he will be a "change agent" and a "warrior" for the department as Republicans demand new and strong leadership in the Pentagon.

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.