WASHINGTON – The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director, giving President Donald Trump the second member of his new Cabinet.

Trump says the blame for Los Angeles’ struggles to tame some of the deadly fires lies with Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Some U.S. House Republicans in California are breaking with Speaker Mike Johnson over his suggestion that federal disaster ...

Gus Bilirakis and Vern Buchanan expect the President to protect the Gulf Coast, but Earthjustice won't take any chances.

The vote broke the Senate filibuster and sets up a final confirmation vote, which will likely take place Friday. Democrat John Fetterman voted against advancing Hegseth for secretary of defense.

The bill affecting restaurant servers and others who receive tips now heads to the Michigan Senate for consideration.

The full Senate voted 51-49 on Thursday to advance Hegseth's nomination, paving the way for a final confirmation vote Friday.

The proposed House rules would, however, require committee vice chairmanships to be given to minority party members, who are outnumbered 88-62.

President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. out of a global tax deal that included a global minimum tax rate of 15% aimed in part at discouraging tax havens.

While new House rules prevent Democrats from leading committees, it increases the power of the vice-chair position which will still give Democrats some say in legislation.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries put Republican leaders on notice that they can’t take Democratic votes for granted.

After a series of Trump executive orders to strengthen the border, Republican congressmen are gearing up to codify them into law.