Three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks prepared to face skepticism and intense grilling from Democratic senators during their confirmation hearings Thursday. What we’re following: 1.

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.

Donald Trump ’s administration late Friday fired the independent inspectors general of at least 12 major federal agencies that are tasked with rooting out fraud, waste and abuse in the government, ...

The dismissals appeared to violate federal law, which requires Congress to receive 30 days’ notice of any intent to fire a ...

President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a flurry of executive actions on immigration, the economy, DEI and more. In his first trip since becoming president, Trump on Friday heads to ...

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa ... information immediately.” Trump, 78, reportedly axed the inspectors general of nearly every Cabinet-level agency late Friday ...

Utah Sen. Mike Lee, who sits on the powerful Judiciary Committee and has backed his nomination, defended Patel from claims he would weaponize the agency against the president’s foes.

Grassley hasn’t yet formally endorsed Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s controversial pick to lead the FBI, but he’s clearly a fan. In an interview with the Playbook Deep Dive podcast, Grassley ...

Trump's pick for HHS Secretary faces questions from the left and right over his health stances. But will that stop his ...

The sweeping action removes oversight of his new administration. Some members of Congress are suggesting it violated federal ...