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Pete Hegseth to Face Democratic Questioning in Confirmation Hearing

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon will field questions on Tuesday on a range of issues, including a sexual assault allegation...

Democrats Say F.B.I. Did Not Interview Critical Witnesses About Pete Hegseth

The bureau did not interview an ex-wife of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary before the findings on his background check were...

Democrats Will Regret Helping to Pass the Laken Riley Act

This cruel and sweeping bill could upend our immigration system.

How Does Senate Confirmation Work?

The Senate’s role of “advice and consent” is a marathon of meetings and paperwork.

Confirmation Hearings Open in a Test of Trump’s Hold on Senate G.O.P.

Opposition to prospective nominees, along with time-consuming Senate rules, will slow floor action despite the Republican push for approval of some of President-elect Donald...

Trump Discusses Tax Cuts for New Yorkers With G.O.P. Lawmakers

The president-elect told Republicans from New York, New Jersey and California to come up with a plan for increasing the state and local tax...

F.B.I. Briefs Top Senators on Armed Services Panel About Hegseth

The committee’s Republican chairman and its top Democrat were briefed on F.B.I. findings into Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick. Democrats questioned whether...

In Congress, a Push for Proxy Voting for New Parents Draws Bipartisan Support

A group of younger lawmakers is pressing to change House rules to allow members who are new parents to vote remotely.

In Congress, a Push for Proxy Voting for New Parents Draws Bipartisan Support

A group of younger lawmakers is pressing to change House rules to allow members who are new parents to vote remotely.

A Major Challenge for Trump’s Agenda: A Mercurial Coach Calling the Plays

The president-elect has admonished Republicans to stay united around his ambitious domestic policy plans. But his track record with Congress is one of abrupt...

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