Senate Confirms Trump Attorney Todd Blanche as No. 2 Justice Dept. Official
The president’s lead criminal defense attorney takes the key role of running day-to-day operations of federal prosecutors.
Conflicts of Interest
He Fought Claims of Harm From Infant Formula. Now He Regulates It.
Kyle Diamantas, a former corporate lawyer, is the new director for the F.D.A. food division, which oversees infant formula. He defended a top maker in cases claiming the company had not warned of potential risks to very low-weight babies.
Trump, Musk and the Reality Behind the Lovefest
President Trump and Elon Musk gushed over each other during a joint appearance on Fox News. But the interview was fascinating for all the things they did not explain.
With Truth Social, Trump Has Official Mouthpiece and a Channel for Revenue
The president’s company, Trump Media & Technology Group, represents a clear mingling of his official duties and his business interests.
Senate Confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary
A longtime Wall Street executive, Mr. Lutnick will take on a broad portfolio that includes defending U.S. business interests and overseeing restrictions on technology exports.
Trump Tests the Boundaries of the Presidency
Even more than in his first term, President Trump has mounted a fundamental challenge to the norms and expectations of what a president can and should do.
New Luxury Hotel in Serbia Will Be a Trump-Kushner Joint Project
The plan illustrates the continued ambitions of the Trump family to forge new international deals even as President Trump has returned to the White House.
Howard Lutnick, Trump’s Commerce Nominee, Discloses Business Interests
Howard Lutnick disclosed details of complex financial interests, including at least $800 million in assets and positions in more than 800 companies.
R.F.K. Jr. Would Keep Stake in H.P.V. Vaccine Suit if Confirmed
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee to be health secretary, would have oversight power over the vaccine’s maker, Merck, if confirmed.
Doug Burgum, Trump’s Pick for Interior Secretary, Gets His Confirmation Hearing
The former North Dakota governor is expected to face sharp questions about his ties to the oil and gas industry.