Former Georgia Rep. Calvin Smyre's portrait is unveiled at the Georgia State Capitol, honoring his legacy and contributions ...

In 2017, Betsy DeVos barely survived her confirmation vote to become President Trump’s secretary of education. By Annie Karni and Chris Cameron Nearly eight years ago, another Trump ...

Speaking after casting his vote in the capital Minsk, the self-avowed "dictator" dismissed critics of his rule and said he could release political prisoners as long as they asked him for a pardon.

Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.), who stepped down from the leadership at the end of last year, cast a surprise vote Friday night against Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s ...

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced Thursday afternoon she will vote against Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, citing his past infidelity and ...

NORTH KINGSTOWN − Rhode Island U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse isn't tipping his hand on how he will vote on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

She never received a single primary vote before being anointed the nominee in 2024. "Kamala Harris, who didn't resonate during the primaries in 2020, couldn't even get to Iowa, suddenly is the ...

By engaging local communities and grassroots organizations, the SPLC is organizing to build the political power of Black and ...

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.

Senate lawmakers swiftly and unanimously confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state in a 99–0 vote on Monday. Other cabinet and administration picks, however, are still making their way through ...

Tom Wolfson Washington To the Editor: Senator Mitch McConnell’s vapid vote against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense is meaningless. This senator, as well as most of his ...