Pete Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nationâs defense secretary in a dramatic late-night vote.
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State Department freezes new funding for nearly all US aid programs worldwide
The State Department ordered a sweeping freeze Friday on new funding for almost all U.S. foreign assistance, making exceptions for emergency food programs and military aid to Israel and Egypt.
Trump administration cancels travel for refugees already cleared to resettle in the US
Refugees who had been approved to travel to the United States before a deadline next week suspending Americaâs refugee resettlement program have had their travel plans canceled by the Trump...
Pete Hegsethâs former sister-in-law alleges abuse against second wife in affidavit to Senate
Senators vetting the nomination of Pete Hegseth for defense secretary received an affidavit Tuesday from a former sister-in-law alleging that the onetime Fox News host was abusive to his second...
Marco Rubio became secretary of state without a hitch. Keeping Trumpâs favor may be harder
Marco Rubio was confirmed by the Senate as secretary of state with unanimous support, Democrats joining Republicans in praising his acumen and judgment.
Marco Rubio warns China is Americaâs âbiggest threat,â affirms value of NATO alliance
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio on Wednesday painted a dark vision of the consequences of Americaâs âunbalanced relationshipâ with China, echoing President-elect Donald Trumpâs anti-globalist rhetoric as he vies to be...
Jimmy Carter’s casket arrives at the US Capitol, where he will lie in state
Nearly 44 years after Jimmy Carter left the nation's capital in humbling defeat, the 39th president returns to Washington for three days of state funeral rites starting Tuesday.
Donald Trump is certified as the 2024 election winner without challenge, in stark contrast to 2021 violence
Congress convened Monday under heavy security and a snowstorm to certify President-elect Donald Trumpâs election, the legacy of Jan. 6 leaving an extraordinary fact: The candidate who tried to overturn the previous election won this time...
Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker vote after dramatic floor vote
Republican Mike Johnson won reelection to the House speakership on a first ballot Friday, pushing past GOP hard-right holdouts and buoyed with a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump.
Why Mike Johnsonâs bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Donald Trumpâs support
The Louisiana Republicanâs hold on the House speakerâs gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be tested Friday when a new Congress convenes and House...