Republicans and Democrats were in talks to reach an agreement to allow swift confirmation of Marco Rubio as Donald Trump's secretary of state.

The federal government is weeks away from running out of money, setting up another high-stakes funding fight in March.

On the eve of his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump staged a campaign-style rally in frigid Washington where he and ...

From the moment he rode down that golden escalator in Trump Tower nearly a decade ago, Donald J. Trump reshaped the nation’s ...

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Their exchange on the minimum wage shows two views of the world.

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The fund manager will face senators at a confirmation hearing on Thursday ...

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President-elect Donald Trump (R) announced hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as his nominee for secretary of the Treasury on November 22, 2024. This presidential appointment requires Senate ...

Latest news and live updates as the Trump administration prepares for office next week. Follow live as Senate confirmation ...