Rubio is among the least controversial of Trump’s nominees and the Florida Republican could be the first to be confirmed.

President Trump concluded his first week in office by firing 17 inspectors general from a long list of federal agencies last Friday night, which drew the attention of Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley.

John Ratcliffe was confirmed to be the next director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) on Thursday, making him the second of President Donald Trump's cabinet picks to secure their position.

The Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director on Thursday as Republicans work to approve officials to the top posts in his administration amid delays by Democrats.

“When the world ends and hell freezes over, there will be three things left, Chuck Grassley, Mitch McConnell and cockroaches,” said Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a Judiciary member, who added that Grassley “pisses excellence and experience.” Also soli ...

“When the world ends and hell freezes over, there will be three things left, Chuck Grassley, Mitch McConnell and cockroaches,” said Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a Judiciary member, who added ...

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Thursday to confirm John Ratcliffe as the next CIA director, approving the second high-level appointment for the new Trump administration.

Another pick, John Ratcliffe for CIA director ... is a very intelligent man with a remarkable understanding of American foreign policy,” Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the senior-most Republican, said as the chamber opened. It’s often tradition for ...

Ratcliffe received a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1987, and a law degree from Southern Methodist University in 1989. Before being elected to Congress, Ratcliffe served as the mayor of Heath, Texas, from 2004 to 2012. He also ...

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem was confirmed by the U.S. Senate and will lead the Department of Homeland Security

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The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the first member of his new Cabinet on Inauguration Day.