Readers criticize the vote on the defense secretary nomination. Also: President Trump and tariffs; silencing health officials; firing of inspectors general; longevity.
A Senate panel voted along party lines to approve Pete Hegseth's nomination to be the next defense secretary, moving his nomination along to a full Senate vote.
Americans deserve a clean environment “without suffocating the economy,” Lee ... Zeldin repeatedly declined to commit to specific policies, promising instead not to prejudge outcomes before arriving at the EPA. When asked by Republican Sen. Pete ...
Trump's picks to lead four federal agencies testified without the flashes of anger that marked Pete Hegseth and Pam Bondi's earlier showdowns.
US President-elect Donald Trump and First Lady Melania kicked off the inauguration festivities with a stunning fireworks display at the Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia. The event, attended by approximately 500 guests—including cabinet nominees Pete Hegseth and Lee Zeldin—featured entertainment by an Elvis Presley impersonator,
President Donald Trump's second White House is looking a lot like the inside of Mar-a-Lago, with extremely wealthy Americans taking key roles in his Republican administration.
Those who do not comply will no longer work here,” Pete Hegseth said in a handwritten notice saying diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives were not welcome at the Pentagon.
President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a flurry of executive actions on immigration, the economy, DEI and more. Trump is discussing his economic agenda in a virtual discussion with those gathered at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
Pete Hegseth, a former combat veteran and TV news show host, says he will be a "change agent" and a "warrior" for the department as Republicans demand new and strong leadership in the Pentagon.
As White House staff secretary, he plays a key role in overseeing the flow of information and business to and from the president.
Senate leaders are pushing ahead with a series of votes on President Trump’s cabinet nominees, looking to confirm an initial batch by Friday. A vote on John Ratcliffe as CIA Director is