February 28, 2017 Sessions says murder uptick threatens progress on crime Attorney General Jeff Sessions painted a grim vision of violence in America on Tuesday, telling state law enforcement officials that a recent uptick in murders threatens to undo decades of progress. He pledged to "put bad men behind bars."
February 27, 2017 Wilbur Ross confirmed as Commerce secretary The Senate voted Monday to confirm billionaire investor Wilbur Ross as secretary of commerce in President Trump's Cabinet.
February 17, 2017 Trump moves to quash Priebus rumors, says ‘he’s done a great job’ Perhaps overlooked in all the fiery comments at President Trump’s press conference Thursday was the chief executive’s ringing endorsement of Reince Priebus, his chief of staff, who has been plagued by rumors his job was on thin ice.
February 16, 2017 Trump's Israel envoy pick faces off with Democrats, protesters President Trump’s nominee to be U.S. ambassador to Israel faced tough questioning from Democrats at his confirmation hearing Thursday about everything from past controversial comments to his stance on the so-called two-state solution.
February 15, 2017 Four contenders emerge for Trump's Labor post after Puzder pulls out President Donald Trump is considering at least four candidates to be his new nominee for labor secretary after his previous pick abruptly withdrew from the confirmation process.
February 14, 2017 Former wrestling exec Linda McMahon confirmed to lead SBA The Senate has confirmed former wrestling entertainment executive Linda McMahon to lead the Small Business Administration.
February 13, 2017 Senate confirms Trump's picks for Treasury, VA secretaries The Senate confirmed former Goldman Sachs financier Steven Mnuchin as President Donald Trump's Treasury secretary Monday, despite objections by Democrats who charged that Mnuchin had made much of his fortune by foreclosing on struggling homeowners during the financial crisis.
February 13, 2017 Top House Republican wants FBI 'assessment' on Trump-related leaks The Republican leadership of the House Intelligence Committee wants the FBI to do an assessment of recent media leaks that have revealed details of sensitive discussions involving key Trump administration officials.
February 10, 2017 Protesters initially block DeVos from entering DC school Protesters initially blocked newly confirmed Education Secretary Betsy DeVos from entering a Washington, D.C., school on Friday – with one “Black Lives Matter” demonstrator even briefly standing in front of her vehicle.
February 10, 2017 Four reasons why Betsy DeVos will be a welcome remedy for our nation's education woes This week, Democrats made history by forcing Vice President Mike Pence to cast the deciding vote for Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.