Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in several controversies. Two Republicans oppose him.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is muscling Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary toward confirmation Friday, prioritizing his vow to create a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon over allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.

Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in and put Hegseth over the top.

Ryan English, 24, was carrying makeshift explosives and knives near the U.S. Capitol building on Monday, police charge in court papers.

The worst-kept secret in New Mexico is out. Deb Haaland is running for governor. Although Haaland hasn’t formally announced, a spokesperson for the former U.S. interior secretary confirmed Tuesday she is gearing up for a gubernatorial campaign.

A board meeting in the south suburbs Tuesday night was feisty from start to finish but things took a violent turn during public comment when a brawl erupted.

South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem will be the nation’s next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security after the U.S. Senate confirmed her nomination Saturday.

President Donald Trump delivered remarks in Las Vegas and traveled to Miami as the administration pushes his immigration agenda.

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

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

President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a flurry of executive actions on immigration, the economy, DEI and more.In his first trip since becoming president, Trump on Friday heads to survey hurricane damage recovery in North Carolina and then to Los Angeles to tour devastation from wildfires.