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.

Elon Musk Is Expected to Use Office Space in the White House Complex

The location suggests that Mr. Musk, who owns companies with billions of dollars in contracts with the federal government, will continue to have remarkable access to President-elect Donald J. Trump.

Scott Bessent, Trump’s Billionaire Treasury Pick, Will Shed Assets to Avoid Conflicts

Financial disclosure forms show hundreds of millions of assets including property in the Bahamas and investments in Bitcoin and China’s currency.

How a Phone Call Drew Alito Into a Trump Loyalty Squabble

The phone call centered on a former law clerk of Justice Alito’s who in the eyes of the Trump team must prove his loyalty to the president-elect.