The Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet. The vote was unanimous.

Vice President-elect JD Vance and his wife Usha were dressed to the nines Saturday night to host the private dinner for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet.

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

WASHINGTON — Amid the whirl of orders Donald Trump issued in the early hours of his presidency, one was conspicuous in its absence: new tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Trump had pledged to impose 25% tariffs on both countries on Day One of his presidency to pressure them to keep migrants and drugs out of the United States.

Donald Trump is back. He has a vision of the US — a more right-wing one, with a more populist bent. For his American dream to come to life, he has appointed a team of men and women. But who are they?

Donald Trump’s cabinet is a diverse blend of politicians, business leaders, and legal experts, each with unique academic backgrounds. From Pamela Bond

Trump’s pick to lead the Central Intelligence Agency is John Ratcliffe, who formerly served as Director of National Intelligence in Trump’s first term. His confirmation hearing took place last week, during which he repeatedly said he would not hire or fire employees based on their political views.

Majority Leader John Thune appears to be making good on his threat to keep senators in town to confirm a trio of President Donald Trump’s nominees.

President-elect Donald Trump (R) announced South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) as his nominee for secretary of homeland security on November 12, 2024. This presidential appointment requires Senate confirmation. The Senate Committee on Homeland Security ...

President-elect Donald Trump (R) announced hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as his nominee for secretary of the Treasury on November 22, 2024. This presidential appointment requires Senate confirmation. The Senate Finance Committee held a confirmation ...

As he assumes the presidency for a second time, Donald Trump brings with him a broad expanse of business relationships and financial entanglements — and the possibility that those associations could influence his decision-making in the White House.

The new Trump cryptocurrency has MAGA world astir, Biden’s FTC chair issues a warning about “surveillance pricing,” and JD Vance’s political muse speaks out — all in this week’s Tuesday Tech Drop.