The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director, giving President Donald Trump the second member of his new ...

Senate Republicans say Democrats are risking American national security by delaying votes for Trump's Cabinet.

The vote broke the Senate filibuster and sets up a final confirmation vote, which will likely take place Friday. Democrat John Fetterman voted against advancing Hegseth for secretary of defense.

Letter writers discuss the price of eggs, Donald Trump’s executive orders, aircraft carrier names and being grateful for leadership.

With Donald Trump’s inauguration, the lame-duck period has finally ended, but another unnerving countdown is upon us. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists will update the Doomsday Clock—a ...

The Alaska Republican’s decision Thursday comes ahead of a crucial test vote to advance Hegseth’s nomination toward confirmation.

Day Four of the Trump administration opens in Washington, D.C. with a raft of Senate hearings including Trump's picks for the Departments of Energy and Interior as well as the EPA and VA. Also on the ...