Nation May 27

Born in Warsaw and educated in Canada and the United States, Zbigniew Brzezinski was an acknowledged expert in Communism when he attracted the attention of U.S. policymakers.

Politics Apr 30

Even as he returned to friendly political turf in Pennsylvania, Trump seems caught between his role as an outsider candidate and that of a now-elected negotiator.

Politics Apr 28

Acosta, the son of Cuban immigrants, is the nation's 27th labor secretary, leading a sprawling agency that enforces laws covering about 125 million workers.

Politics Mar 30

Florida law school dean Alexander Acosta has moved a step closer to becoming President Donald Trump's secretary of labor. A Senate panel on Thursday voted along party lines, 12-11, to advance Acosta's nomination to all 100 members of the chamber…

Nation Mar 22

Alexander Acosta, testifying before a Senate committee, said little about how he would act on other issues if confirmed for the job.

Politics Feb 07

Labor Secretary nominee Andrew Puzder acknowledged Tuesday that he had employed an undocumented worker as a housekeeper, putting him again at odds with President Donald Trump's push to keep jobs in American hands.

Politics Jan 15

Outgoing CIA director John Brennan said the president-elect lacks a full understanding of the threat Moscow poses to the United States.

Politics Dec 19

Sen. John McCain, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, on Sunday joined Democrats in calling for a special select committee to investigate foreign cyberattacks, putting him at odds with the incoming GOP president. Trump calls reports of Russian hacking "ridiculous."…

Nation Dec 07

The president-elect's selection was announced Wednesday morning on NBC's "Today" show.

Politics Nov 22

However, the Justice Department investigations are historically conducted without the influence of the White House. Presidents do not dictate decisions on which criminal investigations are pursued or their outcome.