Trump, Donald J

Rubio Is in Spotlight on Second Big Day of Cabinet Hearings

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Senator Marco Rubio, who is nominated for secretary of state, has a long history of personal and policy differences with President-elect Donald Trump.

In Pursuing Canal, Trump Could Push Panama Closer to China

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President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threat to take back the Panama Canal may be posturing, but it could dampen the Panamanian government’s wish to broaden relations with the United States, analysts say.

Joni Ernst Says She Will Vote to Confirm Pete Hegseth

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The Iowa Republican’s decision dramatically increases the likelihood that Mr. Hegseth will have enough votes to be confirmed as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s defense secretary.

5 Takeaways from Hochul’s State of the State Address

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Child care, housing costs and public safety were the New York governor’s top issues as she outlined her policy plans for the year and for a re-election fight in 2026.

Jack Smith’s Accountability Effort Ends With More Freedom for Trump

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The Justice Department now enters a second Trump administration with less authority to pursue a president than it has had in half a century.

Schedule of Senate Confirmation Hearings for Trump Cabinet Picks

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Selections for attorney general, secretary of homeland security, secretary of state and Treasury secretary are among those set to have hearings this week.