Trump’s Cabinet pick for secretary of transportation is Sean Duffy. Here’s what to know
While some of President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees faced sharp questioning this week, Sean Duffy received a friendly welcome in his…
January 2025
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What Trump’s picks tell us about foreign policy
This week, the Senate takes up the confirmation of three of President-elect Trump’s national security/foreign policy picks. What do the…
FBI background checks of presidential nominees, explained
Confirmation hearings for Cabinet members nominated by President-elect Trump are underway. The FBI conducts background checks focusing on “character and…
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson says fire aid to California should come with conditions
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin talks about why he and many of his Republican colleagues believe fire aid for…
Sen. Marco Rubio faces confirmation hearings today for secretary of state nomination
Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio faces confirmation hearings today for his nomination to be secretary of state in the Trump…