Anti-establishment conservatives who opposed Thune for leader are satisfied but cautiously optimistic, as Trump turns up the pressure to confirm his nominees.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune argued that Senate Republicans are actually “ahead of schedule” in the confirmation process of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet, citing how long it took to confirm Trump’s first Cabinet in 2017.

The president has repeatedly discussed his desire to "retake" the Panama Canal and take possession of Greenland.

FIRST ON FOX: Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has selected four top Republican allies to be part of his unofficial cabinet as he looks to make his own impression on the upper chamber after taking the mantle from longtime GOP Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.

MARCH FOR LIFE RALLY TOOK PLACE FRIDAY IN WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. SENATE MAJORITY LEADER JOHN THUNE OF SOUTH DAKOTA SPOKE TO HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WHO GATHERED AT THE NATIONAL MALL AND BRAVED THE COLD TO MARCH IN THE PRO-LIFE EFFORT: LIFE1

President Trump’s inauguration will usher in a new era focused on American strength – including a strong economy, a strong border and a strong military.

Trump, via video, and Vance, in person, join Senate majority leader and House speaker at march commemorating anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

WASHINGTON — The Senate was struggling to muscle Pete Hegseth's nomination as defense secretary toward confirmation ahead of a vote late Friday, prioritizing his vow to create a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon over allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.

WASHINGTON — 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.

The annual event brings together demonstrators from across the country. It’s set to take place Friday in Washington, D.C.

The Senate is set for an Inauguration Day vote on legislation that would require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes.

Many Republicans on Capitol Hill do not agree with President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon and commute sentences for more than 1,500 people charged with crimes related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.