Doug Burgum, a promoter of oil and gas, was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday to lead the Interior Department, a role in which he […]
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Senate advances Trump's energy secretary nominee to final confirmation vote
The Senate Thursday evening advanced President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Energy to a final confirmation vote. The vote was 62-35. Chris […]
Watch RFK Jr. Senate confirmation hearing for HHS secretary
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Man arrested with Molotov cocktails aimed to kill Treasury secretary at Capitol, police say
The dome of the Capitol is seen through a security fence on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., December 20, 2024. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters A […]
Caroline Kennedy Urges Senators to Reject RFK Jr. for Health Secretary
Caroline Kennedy wrote a letter to key senators on Tuesday, calling her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a “predator” who is addicted to the attention […]
Senate Confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
The Senate on Monday voted 68-to-29 to confirm Scott Bessent to be President Trump’s Treasury secretary, putting in place the new administration’s top economic official […]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says 'no more DEI at Department of Defense': 'No exceptions'
The Department of Defense (DoD) is the latest agency that is disbanding all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs following President Donald Trump’s executive order […]
Secretary of State Rubio hails release of US prisoner in Belarus as controversy hangs over nation's election
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday announced the release of a U.S. citizen who had been imprisoned in Belarus as controversy looms over the […]
Kristi Noem sworn in as Department of Homeland Security secretary after Senate confirmation
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem was sworn in as Department of Homeland Security secretary by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at his home Saturday, following […]
Kristi Noem Is Confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary
The Senate voted on Saturday to confirm Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary, putting a former South Dakota governor in charge of the department at […]