Jan 21 WATCH: Elise Stefanik testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for ambassador to the UN By Farnoush Amiri, Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Stefanik opened her confirmation hearing Tuesday for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations by pledging to implement President Donald Trump’s “America First” mandate and roll out a review of U.S. funding for some of the world body’s agencies. Continue reading
Nov 27 Trump transition says appointees targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks By Jill Colvin, Associated Press A number of President-elect Donald Trump 's most prominent Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks," Trump's transition team said Wednesday. The FBI said it was investigating. Continue reading
Nov 11 Who Trump has picked for key administration positions so far By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Nov 11 Trump chooses Elise Stefanik as UN ambassador By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Stefanik serves as House Republican Conference Chair and has long been one of Trump's most loyal allies in the House. Continue reading
Jul 01 How Trump's potential running mates harshly criticized him in the past By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press JD Vance’s shifting position on Donald Trump over the years from one-time critic of the former president to staunch ally is a metamorphosis shared by many of Trump’s potential running mates. Continue reading
May 14 House GOP elects Trump defender Elise Stefanik to No. 3 post By Alan Fram, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press House Republicans elevated Rep. Elise Stefanik to a leadership post Friday, highlighting how the party whose lodestar has long been conservative policies increasingly views allegiance to Donald Trump as its indispensable key to electoral success. Continue reading