Politics Apr 16 Maryland senator meets with El Salvador's vice president in push for Abrego Garcia's release Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., traveled to El Salvador on Wednesday and met with the country's vice president to push for the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man who was sent there by the Trump administration in March despite an immigration court…
Politics Apr 11 Senate confirms Trump nominee for Joint Chiefs of Staff chair in overnight vote Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine was nominated in February after Trump fired Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as part of his Republican administration's campaign to rid the military of leaders who support diversity and equity in the ranks.
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 Trump's sweeping pardons of Jan. 6 rioters faces no push back despite many Republicans disagreeing with action Many Republicans on Capitol Hill do not agree with President Donald Trump's decision to pardon and commute sentences for more than 1,500 people charged with crimes related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol…
Politics Jan 20 With the full embrace of Republicans, Trump returns to a changed Washington Donald Trump has taken the oath of office inside a tightly packed Capitol Rotunda.
Politics Jan 17 Biden won't enforce TikTok ban, leaving fate of app to Trump, official says President Joe Biden won't enforce a ban on the social media app TikTok that is set to take effect a day before he leaves office, a U.S. official says.
Politics Jan 15 Read Pam Bondi's full opening statement for her confirmation hearing “If confirmed, I will work to restore confidence and integrity to the Department of Justice – and each of its components,” Bondi will say in her opening statement.
Politics Jan 14 WATCH: Pam Bondi testifies in Senate confirmation hearing for attorney general -- Day 1 Bondi, Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, sought to reassure Democratic senators Wednesday that her Justice Department would not prosecute anyone for political purposes but also refused to rule out the potential for investigations into adversaries of the Republican president-elect.
Politics Jan 14 Takeaways from Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing Hegseth said he will be a “change agent” and a “warrior” for the department as Republicans demand new and strong leadership in the Pentagon. Democrats said Hegseth’s lack of experience, his past comments about women and Black troops and allegations…