In a new memo obtained by NBC News, Senate Finance Democratic tax staff found that Scott Bessent avoided over $950,000 of self-employment taxes.

Latest news and live updates as the Trump administration prepares for office next week. Follow live as Senate confirmation hearings continue for attorney general pick Pam Bondi.

Interior nominee Doug Burgum, Energy pick Chris Wright and EPA nominee Lee Zeldin are in for some tough questions during confirmation hearings this week.

Nominees for top posts in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration are getting ready for the Senate’s confirmation process.

The president-elect’s carefully chosen appointments represent his vision and priorities for his return to the White House

Feature / In 2020, after losing his bid for reelection to Joe Biden, Donald Trump summoned a mob to the Capitol. Today, as we mark the peaceful transfer of power, we offer this reminder. Steve Brodner CLICK TO ENLARGE 1.

After the initial crush of personnel announcements for President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration, now the nominations process officially begins.

President-elect Donald Trump has said he plans to embark next week on one of the most sweeping deregulatory drives in U.S. history, slashing at rules emanating from every channel of executive authority.

This week in politics, President Joe Biden delivered his farewell address, the Senate conducted confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's nominees, the Supreme Court upheld the looming TikTok ban, Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire, Trump's inauguration was moved indoors and more.

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

The Senate on Wednesday adopted the first amendment to the Laken Riley Act, as Republicans push for a legislative win to open the new Congress. The legislation in its current form would mandate federal detention of immigrants without legal status accused of theft, burglary and other related crimes. Senators on Wednesday voted 70-25 for an…

President-elect Donald Trump (R) announced North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) as his nominee for secretary of the interior on November 14, 2024. This presidential appointment requires Senate confirmation. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee ...