The Republican-led chamber, requiring only a simple majority, voted to clear a procedural step and set the stage for confirmation likely this weekend.
On Thursday at 4 p.m., a former United States Marine Corps crewman of the USS Pueblo (AGER-2) plans to discuss his experience of survival and resilience following the capture of the USS Pueblo.
U.S. officials say active duty military troops are arriving in El Paso, Texas, and in San Diego on Thursday evening ...
Several Afghans tell the BBC the US has "turned its back" on them, despite years of working alongside Americans in Afghanistan.