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

He can communicate so well to the American people," Waltz said, adding that Hegseth can articulate "why we need what we need ...

First lady Jill Biden said she found it “disappointing” that former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi refused to stand by her ...

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Four notable congressional alumni headline the roster, including Charlie Ellsworth, former budget and appropriations adviser for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Ellsworth is joined by Alex ...

John Curran, R-Downers Grove, were reelected by their colleagues to their positions of Senate president and Senate minority leader ... that left a governor’s office staffer in tears while ...

Rodgers, in fact, is not the only Senate leader moving into a new office this week. Down the hall, Majority Leader Kesha Ram Hinsdale, D-Chittenden Southeast, and Minority Leader Scott Beck ...

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office on Jan. 20 at an inauguration ceremony much like the one that ushered him into office in 2017. After a dramatically scaled-back ...

John Curran, R-Downers Grove, were reelected by their colleagues to their positions of Senate president and Senate minority leader ... that left a governor’s office staffer in tears while ...

New Mexico legislative leaders are recommending a 5.7% general fund spending increase for the coming fiscal year.

Republicans hope that by holding these hearings now, many of the nominees will be ready for consideration on the Senate floor shortly after Trump is sworn into office. More hearings will come in ...