"Mr. Patel has precisely the qualifications we need at this time when the FBI is not being respected by our public," Grassley said in his opening statements.

Trump, 78, reportedly axed the inspectors general of nearly every Cabinet-level agency late Friday night without notifying congressional lawmakers, as many argue is required by law.

Three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks prepared for skepticism and intense grilling from Democratic senators during their confirmation hearings Thursday.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators returned to the Capitol Monday for a late-evening session pushing ahead on President Donald ...

President Trump has reportedly fired at least 12 inspectors general, prompting claims that the dismissals are unlawful.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the ... policy,” Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the ...

Facing him this week are talks to shape his tax and immigration bills and getting more cabinet nominees confirmed in the ...

The Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet.

WASHINGTON: Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director, vowed on Thursday (Jan 30) to protect FBI ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the ... policy,” Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the ...