-
Judiciary Committee eyes next week for FBI nominee's confirmation hearing
Politico - 11h -
Trump cannot end birthright citizenship with ‘a mere executive order’: Fmr. DHS Secretary Johnson
President Trump signs sweeping executive actions on immigration, including ordering the U.S. military to plan to “seal the border.” NBC News Correspondent Courtney Kube and former Homeland Security ...NBC News - 11h -
The Senate readies for a nominee siege
GOP leaders are planning an all-out grind to wear down Democratic opposition.Politico - 12h -
Democrats press VA secretary nominee on abortion, Project 2025
Politico - 14h -
VA secretary nominee promises expanded care options amid worries of ballooning costs
Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, President Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, on Tuesday hinted at an expanded health care delivery system after years of pressure to bring ...The Hill - 11h -
Watch live: Trump UN pick Elise Stefanik testifies at confirmation hearing
Former Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), whom President Trump nominee selected to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, is scheduled to testify at her confirmation hearing on Tuesday. ...The Hill - 16h -
Veterans Affairs secretary pick Doug Collins makes opening remarks in confirmation hearing
President Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Veterans Affairs, former Rep. Doug Collins, made his opening remarks during his confirmation hearing.NBC News - 17h -
Watch live: Trump VA nominee Doug Collins testifies at confirmation hearing
Former Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), whom President Trump has selected to lead the Veterans Affairs Department (VA), is scheduled to testify in his confirmation hearing Tuesday. The Senate Veterans' ...The Hill - 17h -
Marco Rubio sworn in as secretary of state
Watch as Vice President Vance administered the oath of office and swore in Marco Rubio to serve as the next secretary of state. Rubio spoke about his goals for the State Department and what he ...NBC News - 18h -
Trump praises defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth during ball
President Trump praised defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth during his remarks at the Commander in Chief inaugural ball and said he would build "the most powerful military."NBC News - 1d -
Exclusive: DHS ends teleworking, orders employees to work in person
Acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman ordered all employees back to work in person, full-time, on Monday.ABC News - 1d -
Senate panel advances Defense secretary nominee Hegseth on party-line vote
The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday voted to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, to the floor. The 14-13 vote was strictly along party lines. ...The Hill - 1d -
Full: Kristi Noem testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for DHS secretary
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, President-elect Trump's pick to run the Department of Homeland Security, testified at a confirmation hearing before the Senate homeland security committee.NBC News - 4d -
South Dakota governor Kristi Noem faces questions during DHS confirmation hearing
The South Dakota GOP governor faced questions during a confirmation hearing for DHS secretary.ABC News - 4d -
Kristi Noem's opening statement at Senate confirmation hearing for Homeland Security secretary
Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Homeland Security secretary, is before the Senate on Friday for her confirmation hearing. See her opening statement.CBS News - 4d -
Watch Live: Kristi Noem, Trump's DHS pick, faces confirmation hearing
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the sprawling Department of Homeland Security, is fielding questions from lawmakers.CBS News - 4d -
Rand Paul: Kristi Noem will help restore DHS ‘transparency and accountability’
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., delivered his opening statement at the confirmation hearing for Gov. Kristi Noem to serve as the head as the Department of Homeland Security. Paul knocked the department's ...NBC News - 4d -
Watch live: Noem faces Senate confirmation hearing to lead DHS
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R), President-elect Trump's choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security, will testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee ...The Hill - 4d -
Kristi Noem going before Senate for confirmation hearing to be Homeland Security secretary
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, will have her Senate confirmation hearing Friday. CBS News political reporter Olivia Gazis reports on what to ...CBS News - 4d -
The main takeaways from Trump nominees' latest Senate confirmation hearings
On Thursday, Senators heard from President-elect Donald Trump's picks for secretary of the Interior, secretary of the Treasury, Environmental Protection Agency administrator and Housing and Urban ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump nominees Burgum, Bessent and other picks sit for Senate confirmation hearings
President-elect Donald Trump's picks for the Treasury, Housing and Urban Development and Interior departments, along with the Environmental Protection Agency, went before lawmakers on Thursday. ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump Treasury secretary nominee won’t support raising minimum wage
Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump’s Treasury secretary nominee, said Thursday that he would not support raising the minimum wage. Bessent, if confirmed, would not have the authority to raise ...The Hill - 5d -
Breaking down day 3 of Senate confirmation hearings for Trump's Cabinet nominees
More of President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his incoming administration are having their Senate confirmation hearings Thursday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has a look ...CBS News - 5d -
Watch live: Treasury hopeful Scott Bessent testifies at Senate confirmation hearing
Billionaire investor Scott Bessent, President-Trump's pick to head the Treasury Department, will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday morning. During the confirmation hearing, ...The Hill - 5d -
Watch live: EPA chief nominee Lee Zeldin testifies at Senate confirmation hearing
Former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.), President-elect Trump's choice to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will appear before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Thursday ...The Hill - 5d -
Burgum, Stefanik among Trump Cabinet nominees facing Senate confirmation hearings Thursday
More of President-elect Donald Trump's administration picks will have their Senate confirmation hearings Thursday, including Interior secretary nominee Doug Burgum and Rep. Elise Stefanik, Trump's ...CBS News - 5d -
Watch Live: Marco Rubio faces senators at confirmation hearing for secretary of state
Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state, is facing questions from his Senate colleagues on Wednesday morning.CBS News - 6d -
Here's when Trump nominees will appear for confirmation hearings
More than a dozen people nominated by President-elect Trump to serve in his administration are making their case to Senate committees this week. The busy week kicked off with the Senate Armed ...The Hill - 6d -
Sen. Duckworth says Hegseth's hearing "confirmed that he is not qualified" for defense secretary
Democratic Senators criticized President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, an ...CBS News - Jan. 14 -
Kristi Noem confirmation hearing for DHS secretary postponed
The confirmation hearing for South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R), President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), was postponed by two days. Noem will appear before ...The Hill - Jan. 15 -
‘I’m not perfect’: Pete Hegseth testifies on sexual assault and drinking claims
Trump Pentagon pick grilled by Democrats at Senate confirmation hearing amid concerns of his personal history. . Pete Hegseth , Donald Trump’s pick for US secretary of defense, defended his record ...The Guardian - Jan. 14 -
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's defense secretary pick, faces confirmation hearing
The first confirmation hearing for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks is taking place Tuesday for Pete Hegseth, selected to lead the Department of Defense. Senators are expected to ...CBS News - Jan. 14 -
How healthy are Donald Trump’s nominees?
A checkup on how 18 top picks are faring in the Senate.Politico - Jan. 14 -
Confirmation hearing for Trump's VA secretary pick delayed
The confirmation hearing for President-elect Trump's pick for the next the secretary of Veterans Affairs, former Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), has been delayed by a week until Jan. 21. Sen. Jerry ...The Hill - Jan. 14 -
Senate to kick off hearings for key Trump nominees
The Senate is kicking off confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees this week, with a slew of his picks — some controversial, others with strong support — set to appear ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
DHS extends TPS for Salvadorans, potentially complicating Trump's plans
The Biden administration on Friday extended a key humanitarian program for El Salvadoran nationals in a move that could complicate the incoming Trump administration’s plans to do away with ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Heinrich objects to quick hearing for Trump energy nominee, saying Dems haven’t received financial disclosure
The top Democrat on the Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee is objecting to the timing of a hearing for Trump’s Energy Secretary pick Chris Wright — saying Republicans are moving ahead ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Judiciary panel sets hearing date for Trump AG nominee
The Senate Judiciary Committee has set a hearing date for President-elect Trump’s Attorney General pick Pam Bondi. The hearing will take place on Jan. 15 and 16, giving Senators on the panel the ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
DHS inspector general confirms FEMA audit
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari confirmed that his office initiated an audit of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in mid-December over ...The Hill - Jan. 7
More from Politico
-
Key committee to receive briefing on Trump’s TikTok order
Politico - 6h -
Democrats plot strategy for fighting Trump on funding freeze
Politico - 8h -
Judiciary Committee eyes next week for FBI nominee's confirmation hearing
Politico - 11h -
Democrats named to DOGE Subcommittee
Politico - 11h -
Trump pushes Hill GOP on recess appointments, debt limit
A White House meeting on the president’s first full day back in office emphasized unity.Politico - 11h
More in Politics
-
22 states sue Trump administration over birthright citizenship order
President Trump invoked presidential powers to begin his long-promised immigration crackdown shortly after taking office on Monday.CBS News - 30m -
Trump orders FAA to terminate DEI hiring efforts
President Trump on Tuesday issued an executive order directing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to "return to non-discriminatory, merit-based hiring" and eliminate diversity, equity and ...The Hill - 4h -
Federal DEI employees to be placed on paid leave
The Trump administration has directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) employees be placed on paid leave by Wednesday evening. In a Tuesday memo to heads of departments and ...The Hill - 4h -
Washington bishop asks Trump to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ people, immigrants
The Bishop of Washington, Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, made a plea to President Donald Trump, who was attending the inaugural prayer service, to have “mercy” on Americans, particularly immigrants and ...NBC News - 5h -
First lady Melania Trump makes fashion statement with inauguration hat
First lady Melania Trump made a fashion statement with the wide-brimmed hat she wore to the President Trump's inauguration. NBC News' Valerie Castro has more on the fashion of inauguration day.NBC News - 5h