Sen. Mark Kelly aptly exposes Pete Hegseth's fatal flaw as Defense secretary. It's the same one found in Kelly's Republican colleagues.

Kelly and Gallego joined eight other Senate Democrats to help the Republican-led immigrant crime bill thwart a filibuster.

Democrats and Republicans worry President Joe Biden set a bad precedent after President Donald Trump issued sweeping pardons of Jan. 6 rioters.

Pete Hegseth’s controversial nomination as defense secretary moved a step closer to confirmation with the Senate Armed Services Committee recommending him to the job on party lines. U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., voted Monday against Hegseth, citing a lack of managerial experience and “concerning personal issues.”

The measure's bipartisan approval reflects broad support for cracking down on crime perpetrated by illegal immigrants.

Ruben Gallego is cosponsoring a Republican-led measure to mandate federal custody involving crimes down to shoplifting for immigrants who are in the country illegally. The bill, named for Laken Riley,

Mark Kelly said. During a testy confirmation hearing ... his marital infidelity in an organization where that is forbidden and drunkenness. Republicans on the committee focused on his service ...

After the hearing wrapped up, Hegseth was treated as a hero by his supporters. He embraced his wife and a long line of well-wishers. He hugged many people — stretching his suit sleeves so that part of his “We the People” tattoo was visible — and took time to pose for selfies with fans.

L to R: U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego. U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, Gov. Katie Hobbs. Photos by Gage Skidmore | Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0 Arizona’s Democratic U.S. senators and Gov. Katie Hobbs are joining Republicans in backing legislation that would require federal ...

The GOP-led bill, which got some Democratic support, will head back to the House for approval before it goes to Trump for his signature.