United States Politics and Government

Transportation Hearing Will Focus on Aviation Safety and Infrastructure

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Sean Duffy, a Fox News host and former Wisconsin congressmen, would oversee a sprawling Transportation Department that oversees aviation, rail and transit.

Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing

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In a hearing that stretched more than four hours, Democrats pressed Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary, on numerous allegations of misconduct, his views about women in combat and his ability to lead the department. Eric Schmitt, national security correspondent for The New York Times, explains a moment that stood out in the hearing.

Russell Vought Poised to Expand Power of White House Budget Office

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If confirmed, Mr. Vought will be at the center of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to upend the federal bureaucracy.

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.

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.