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Politics Feb 05

WATCH: House GOP holds news briefing amid criticism of Elon Musk’s access to federal government

When Elon Musk debuted DOGE at the Capitol recently, House Speaker Mike Johnson enthusiastically predicted the coming Trump administration would bring "a lot of change."…

Politics Jan 31

Miss the confirmation hearings for Patel, Gabbard, RFK Jr.? Here are takeaways

Conspiracy theories about vaccines. Secret meetings with dictators. An enemies list.

Politics Jan 28

Caroline Kennedy calls cousin RFK Jr. a ‘predator’ in warning letter to senators

She described her cousin's basement, garage and dorm as being an epicenter for drug use, where he would also put baby chickens and mice in blenders to feed to his hawks.

Politics Jan 24

WATCH: Senate narrowly confirms Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation's defense secretary late Friday in a dramatic tie-breaking vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.

Politics Jan 23

Senate advances Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary despite misconduct allegations

The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump's defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease among Republicans over his behavior and qualifications to lead the U.S. military.

Politics Jan 22

Stewart Rhodes, convicted of seditious conspiracy and released by Trump, visits Capitol Hill

Rhodes, the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group founder, was found guilty of orchestrating a weekslong plot that culminated in his followers attacking the U.S. Capitol in a desperate bid to keep Trump in power.

Politics Jan 20

Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet

Rubio is among the least controversial of Trump’s nominees. Another, John Ratcliffe, is also expected to be quickly confirmed as CIA director.

Politics Jan 14

Read defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s opening statement

"It's time to give someone with dust on his boots the helm. A change agent," Hegseth will tell senators in prepared remarks from his opening statement.

Politics Jan 13

WATCH: Pete Hegseth testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for defense secretary

Hegseth will try to convince members of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday that he should be the next secretary of defense, following weeks of meetings with lawmakers who peppered him with questions about his character and views on…

Politics Jan 06

WATCH: Congress certifies Trump reelection with electoral vote count

The proceedings unfolded Monday without violence or mayhem, in stark contrast to the Jan. 6, 2021, violence as a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol.

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