It is the first serious test of Donald Trump’s newly invigorated strongman model of governance and of whether he can continue to bend the Republican Party to his will even as Hegseth breaks procedural precedents,

Democrats repeatedly called Pete Hegseth unfit to be secretary of ... to fill a senior position for the administration. 10 a.m.: Lee Zeldin, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency ...

Trump's picks to lead four federal agencies testified without the flashes of anger that marked Pete Hegseth and Pam Bondi's earlier showdowns.

US President-elect Donald Trump and First Lady Melania kicked off the inauguration festivities with a stunning fireworks display at the Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia. The event, attended by approximately 500 guests—including cabinet nominees Pete Hegseth and Lee Zeldin—featured entertainment by an Elvis Presley impersonator,

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

Donald Trump, who is set to take charge as the 47th President of the United States of America, reached Washington on Sunday morning, ahead of his inauguration ceremony marking his return to the White House.

The new administration is set to face significant challenges, including heightened geopolitical tensions, economic recovery, and domestic political polarisation.

Talking to CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, Oklahoma senator Markwayne Mullin defended Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, after senators on the Senate Armed Services Committee questioned Hegseth about his drinking habits and infidelity in his marriages.

Republicans have a three-seat majority in the Senate, and nominees only need to reach a simple majority to be confirmed.

President-elect Donald Trump (R) announced television commentator, author, and retired National Guard officer Pete Hegseth as his nominee for secretary of defense on November 12, 2024. This presidential appointment requires Senate confirmation. The Senate ...

Senate hearings for Trump’s Cabinet nominees have begun, with figures like Pete Hegseth for Defense and Kristi Noem for Homeland Security set to face committees. The hearings will focus on national security,

Senate hearings are scheduled this week for several of Trump's picks for the Cabinet. Many nominees have met with senators individually. Now, they will go before the committees overseeing the agencies that Trump wants them to run. A hearing began Tuesday for Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary.