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Transition officials have used Project 2025’s extensive personnel database for potential candidates to hire for the incoming administration, a person familiar the plans said.

Senate Republicans offered mixed responses Thursday to President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that he will nominate Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality accused of sexual assault, to lead the Defense Department following the release of a police report concerning sexual assault allegations against him.

Officials in the Justice Department, which oversees the DEA, ordered that the searches be suspended pending an internal evaluation.

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday named longtime ally Pam Bondi as his new choice for attorney general, capping a tumultuous week for previous pick Matt Gaetz.

Senator Bob Casey has conceded in the race for reelection to the U.S. Senate to Republican Dave McCormick.

While campaigning for a second term in office, President-elect Donald Trump declared “tariff” to be his “favorite word” and “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” He regularly said he would use tariffs to raise federal revenue and increase jobs and manufacturing in the United States.

The U.S. House passed legislation Thursday that would give the Treasury Department unilateral authority to strip the tax-exempt status of nonprofits it claims support terrorism.

The physician and TV personality’s views on health policy have evolved significantly over the years.

Women have made significant gains in Congress in recent elections, but that progress has stalled for the first time since 2016, falling short of the current record levels.

A record number of Americans are seeking alternative residences outside of the U.S. with voters feeling a mix of emotions as President-elect Donald Trump soon takes office, according to a global investment firm. Election week, from Nov. 4 through Nov. 10, versus the previous week saw a nearly 400% increase in inquiries from U.S. nationals, accordin...

The House Ethics Committee, which was investigating Gaetz, was told that a 17-year old girl had two sexual encounters with Gaetz at a 2017 party, according to a source familiar.

Hegseth, who was not charged, said the encounter was consensual and denies any wrongdoing.

McBride, the first out transgender person elected to Congress, will serve in the House starting next year, and Mace doesn’t want her using women’s bathrooms at the Capitol.

Expect action on illegal immigration and more socially conservative health care policies for members of the military.

The Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday night to reject three efforts led by progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders that would have blocked certain offensive weapons sales to Israel.

Matt Gaetz, Pete Hegseth and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. face questions about their personal actions as well as their professional qualifications ahead of the Senate confirmation process.