Presidential Transition (US)

John Ratcliffe Confirmed as C.I.A. Director

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He has offered a vision for a more aggressive spy agency, and his focus on the threat from China is widely shared by Republican and Democratic lawmakers.

Andrew Puzder Is Trump’s Pick for Ambassador to the European Union

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Mr. Puzder, a former fast food executive, was nominated in 2017 to be President Trump’s labor secretary, but he withdrew amid bipartisan scrutiny of his business record and character.

White House to Old Staff: Go Home. Don’t Call Us. We’ll Call You.

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President Trump is taking dramatic steps in seeking to place his stamp on the federal bureaucracy.

Trump Picks Conservative Activist to Lead U.S. Media Agency

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L. Brent Bozell III, once a critic of President Trump, now runs an organization that criticizes the media for perceived bias against Republicans, particularly Mr. Trump.

Democrats Slow G.O.P. Rush to Confirm Trump Nominees

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Republicans will be able to win approval of President Trump’s top picks if they remain united, but they are frustrated by Democratic tactics.

Hegseth Ex-Sister-in-Law Tells Senators He Was ‘Abusive’ to Second Wife

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A woman once married to the brother of Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary nominee, submitted a sworn statement to the Senate in a late-hour complication to his confirmation. His attorney denied her account.

Only a Handful of Republicans in Congress Object to Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons

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Even Republicans who once said violent rioters should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law declined to criticize the presidential clemency for violent offenders, saying it was time to move on.