The question the Senate confirmation process must address is whether the department’s tradition of independence will be ...

As Senate confirmation hearings begin, here's the latest on who in the Trump administration has, will or doesn't need to be ...

Trump announced Stephen Miller as White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, plus the additional role of homeland security ...

Trump's pick to have defense lawyers lead the Justice Department sparked some concerns. They will likely to be front and ...

Many of Trump's picks for top jobs in his next administration have not worked at the highest levels of government or in the ...

The Trump administration will also push to fill the thousands of political appointments across government as soon as possible ...

Pete Hegseth, Doug Burgum and Doug Collins are among the nominees set to appear before senators beginning Tuesday.

Some are expected to have smooth confirmation paths, like Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state, while others, like defense ...

Sixteen women. Twelve TV and news media personalities. Ten immigrants. A former NFL football player. These are among the ...

Pete Hegseth faced an important test on Tuesday — but he didn't just have to prove himself to the senators who immediately ...

One by one, President-elect Donald Trump's hoped-for Cabinet is falling into place. Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth was ...