Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon says he doesn't believe the president-elect will listen to "tech oligarchs" over the ...

The entrepreneur will continue leading Donald J. Trump’s government efficiency project before turning his attention to a ...

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) has joined some of his fellow GOP lawmakers in calling for conditions on California wildfire aid.

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin talks about why he and many of his Republican colleagues believe fire aid for ...

Already the subject of much public scrutiny, President-elect Trump's pick to lead the U.S. military, Pete Hegseth, appears on Capitol Hill today for the opening of Senate confirmation hearings.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who says the border is more secure now than in 2019.

As a Republican-controlled Senate prepares to hold confirmation hearings for Trump's Cabinet picks, NPR asks Jessica Taylor of the Cook Political Report which proceedings she'll be watching closely.

President-elect Trump is seeking a big legislative win to kick off his reentry into the White House. Is it a gamble? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with GOP strategist Ron Bonjean.

No. 2 House Republican Steve Scalise said a two-bill approach could endanger Trump's agenda, given a House Republican majority that will soon narrow from 219 seats to 217-215 and the potential for ...

Speaker Mike Johnson told Republicans on Saturday that President-elect Donald Trump wants one reconciliation package, instead of the planned two that Republican leadership has been pushing ...

Next to Johnson, Louisiana Republican Steve Scalise, a close ally, has been busy taking notes. On the other side of the room, Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has been seen smiling and chatting ...

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