Trump Trade Nominee Defends Plan to Reorder International Trade
Jamieson Greer advocated restructuring the international trading system and defended the president’s aggressive actions against Canada and Mexico as he testified before the Senate.
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Trump Nominates Retired General Known for Inflammatory Remarks
Anthony J. Tata, a retired brigadier general, would hold a senior position at the Pentagon.
Tariffs and Tightening Controls Threaten a Way of Life on the Border
President Trump’s immigration policies have injected new uncertainty for U.S. border communities that are already suffering after waves of clampdowns.
Gabbard Passes Senate Panel Vote as Wavering Republicans Back Her
The full Senate will vote on President Trump’s pick to be the director of national intelligence. She was one of the most contentious cabinet choices.
Trump’s Attempt to Freeze Grant Funding Leaves Nonprofits Reeling
Some groups said their funding was still blocked, even after the freeze had been rescinded. Others saw their money reinstated but worried about future cuts.
GOP Senators Fall in Line Behind Trump’s Cabinet Picks
Despite reservations, Republicans are falling in line behind President Trump’s contentious top administration picks, signaling a broader retreat from challenging him.
Mt. Rushmore and a Third Term: G.O.P. Lawmakers Rush to Flatter Trump
A competition of sorts has broken out to see who can be the most pro-Trump member of Congress.
G.M. Has Plans Ready for Trump’s Canada and Mexico Tariffs
General Motors, the largest producer of cars in Mexico, won’t provide details on how it would react if President Trump imposes 25 percent tariffs from the two countries.
Johnson Joins the Trump Entourage, Shrinking the Role of House Speaker
In positioning himself as a junior partner to the president and doing his bidding on matters large and small, the Louisiana Republican is diminishing a job that involves leading a coequal branch of government.
Kash Patel’s Loyalty to Trump Raises Doubts Over F.B.I.’s Independence
During President Trump’s first term, demanding personal loyalty didn’t always work; stocking top jobs with loyalists is the tack now. At the F.B.I., this entails bucking its institutional history.