Pete Hegseth cleared a procedural hurdle Thursday to advance his confirmation to lead the Defense Department for a final Senate vote, setting up a high-stakes showdown.

A new bipartisan, bicameral bill would boost pensions for Medal of Honor recipients six-fold.

The movement to eliminate the free trade perks China enjoys in the U.S. is gaining steam under Republican control of government.

Republican senators are pitching legislation that would ban Chinese citizens and companies from buying U.S. land entirely.