Iowa U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley told reporters that Trump’s cabinet picks align with who voters chose in the election, though Grassley did not publicly say how he plans to vote.

“I'm very concerned about who it’s going to be, but the mandate of the election is people want change,” Grassley said. “Pete starts out with things that he says he knows is wrong with the (U.S.) ...

The vote broke the Senate filibuster and sets up a final confirmation vote, which will likely take place Friday. Democrat John Fetterman voted against advancing Hegseth for secretary of defense.

Iowa U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley told reporters that Trump’s cabinet picks align with who voters chose in the election, though ...

Joni Ernst of Iowa told a mostly Republican audience Dec. 7 that she needed to hear more from Pete Hegseth to support ... Iowa’s other U.S. senator, Chuck Grassley, who headed the Senate ...

A Princeton and Harvard-educated former combat veteran, Hegseth went on to make a career at Fox News, where he hosted a weekend show. Trump tapped him as the defense secretary to lead an organization ...

When asked for comment, a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader John Thune said "two things we don't discuss publicly: Whip ...

Trump's got the bullhorn now to say, ‘MAGA nation is watching,’” said outgoing Dallas County Republican Party Chair Kelley ...

A key Republican has announced that she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth, likely solidifying his chances to become the next ...

When Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa told a mostly Republican audience Dec. 7 that she needed to hear more from Pete Hegseth to support him for defense secretary, she prominently added: “I am a survivor of ...

Chuck Grassley is still meeting with nominees ahead ... including Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, until next week. Ahead of a meeting with Hegseth Wednesday ...

Chuck Grassley is still meeting with nominees ahead ... including Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, until next week. Ahead of a meeting with Hegseth Wednesday ...