Jack Smith’s Accountability Effort Ends With More Freedom for Trump
The Justice Department now enters a second Trump administration with less authority to pursue a president than it has had in half a century.
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Pete Hegseth Dresses for Defense
The nominee for Secretary of Defense wore his patriotism on his sleeve during his confirmation hearing — and his belt, his socks, and his pocket square.
Schedule of Senate Confirmation Hearings for Trump Cabinet Picks
Selections for attorney general, secretary of homeland security, secretary of state and Treasury secretary are among those set to have hearings this week.
House Passes Bill to Bar Trans Athletes From Female School Sports Teams
Republicans’ decision to push through the measure early in the new Congress indicated their belief that the issue is politically potent for them. Its future in the Senate is uncertain.
Michelle Obama Will Skip Trump’s Inauguration
Mrs. Obama also declined to attend the funeral of Jimmy Carter last week, which would have put her face-to-face with Mr. Trump.
Cookies, Cocktails and Mushrooms on the Menu as Supreme Court Hears Bank Fraud Case
In trying to find the line between false statements and misleading ones in the case of a Chicago politician, members of the Supreme Court posed colorful questions.
Female Senators Grill Hegseth Over Views on Women
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary had a more amicable exchange with Joni Ernst, a Republican, who is considered a key vote.
Hegseth Spars With Senator Over Definition of ‘Jagoff’ During Confirmation Hearing
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary used a generally unflattering term to criticize legal officers in the military.
Speaker Orders Capitol Hill Flags Raised for Inauguration
President-elect Donald J. Trump had complained that flags were scheduled to fly at half-staff — a symbol of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter — on the day of his inauguration.
Pete Hegseth to Face Democratic Questioning in Confirmation Hearing
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon will field questions on Tuesday on a range of issues, including a sexual assault allegation and his lack of management experience.