It is the first serious test of Donald Trump’s newly invigorated strongman model of governance and of whether he can continue to bend the Republican Party to his will even as Hegseth breaks procedural precedents,

US President-elect Donald Trump has filled key posts in his upcoming administration, leaning on allies and strong loyalists from his 2024 campaign as he shapes a team that reflects his commitment to an ‘America First agenda.

WASHINGTON (JTA) — Vivek Ramaswamy appeared on the podcast of an influencer known for his broadsides against the Jews, including accusing them of owning “almost everything,” in the upstart ...

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump ... of cultural policies they view as overly progressive. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, the two billionaires tasked with slashing government waste ...

Cancel anytime. WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump offered a public show of support Friday for Pete Hegseth, his choice to lead the Defense Department, whose confirmation by the Senate ...

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary ... to a range of cultural policies they view as overly progressive. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, the two billionaires tasked with slashing government waste, are expected to recommend ...

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to be Defense secretary, gives a thumbs-up at the completion of his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

As Senate confirmation hearings begin, here's the latest on who in the Trump administration has, will or doesn't need to be approved.

As Donald Trump returns to the White House on January 20, Republicans will have a majority in the Senate. This means that his Cabinet nominees will likely face an easier path to confirmation, even for those who may have surrounded themselves with controversies.

President-elect says he has ordered inauguration and speeches to take place in the Capitol Rotunda ‘as used by Ronald Reagan in 1985’

Will the Senate GOP confirm controversial picks like Pete Hegseth and RFK Jr.? Here’s this week’s full Senate confirmation hearing schedule.

From reality stars to movie stars, these luminaries left the entertainment industry and ventured into the political space holding prominent roles in government in what’s become a phenomenon through the years.