Politics Jan 25

In brief remarks, Hegseth outlined what he said were his guiding principles: “Restore the warrior ethos in everything that we do, rebuild our military and reestablish deterrence.”…

Politics Jan 20

Officials confirmed that hours after Trump took office Monday, and that leaves billionaire Elon Musk to run the cost-cutting operation alone.

Politics Jan 17

Bad weather forecasts mean President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office from inside the Capitol Rotunda and people visiting Washington from around the country won’t be able to see it in person.

Politics Dec 18

Elon Musk's attachment to President-elect Donald Trump has created an unprecedented alliance between America's most powerful politician and its richest businessman.

Politics Dec 10

Within Trump's team, there is a feeling that Musk not only supports Trump's agenda and Cabinet appointments, but is intent on seeing them through to the point of pressuring Republicans who may be less devout.

Politics Dec 04

The Trump transition team is growing concerned about Hegseth's path to Senate confirmation and is actively looking at potential replacements, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Politics Nov 24

President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration and putting an emphasis on people who were his strongest backers during the campaign.

Politics Nov 14

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general is being met with a variety of reactions from Republicans, including cautious reservation, praise and pointed criticism.

Politics Nov 11

President-elect Donald Trump is starting to fill key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.

Politics Nov 01

Next week’s presidential election isn’t just a referendum on Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. It’s also a measure of the influence the world’s richest man wields over American democracy.