With 16 Senate confirmations so far, the pace of Trump's second term eclipses that during the same period in his first term, when there were only seven and just 11 for Biden.

The triumph of Trump’s most controversial picks has set the tone for the president’s domineering relationship with Congress — ...

Mock hearings, last-minute deals and primary threats helped move controversial nominees through the Senate.

One of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks may be at risk of not getting confirmed amid growing uncertainty from Republican ...

House Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to cater to the desires to the far-right wing members of his caucus is creating a whole new set of problems for the Louisiana Republican. According to a report ...

Trump’s picks have so far succeeded in Senate confirmation votes, including some of his more controversial nominees, like Pete Hegseth for defense secretary. That’s despite an early speed bump in ...

President Donald Trump got his two former progressive Democratic Cabinet picks confirmed with little Republican dissent this week despite early predictions that they would have trouble getting through ...