At a contentious confirmation hearing, Sen. Dan Sullivan struck a familiar note by posing “the most important question” to Pete Hegseth. Because a confirmation hearing isn’t all about the nominee.
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Jimmy Carter to be honored with a state funeral before being buried next to Rosalynn
Carter was president from 1977 to 1981, but he was perhaps more famous for the life he led after he left office. He was one of the biggest advocates for peace, democracy and human rights.
Millions face wintry weather for what could be a record-setting holiday travel season
More than 119 million people are expected to travel for Christmas and Hanukkah through the New Year, a figure that would break a travel record set in 2019 before the coronavirus pandemic, according to AAA.
‘Drill, drill, drill’: New energy council signals Trump to prioritize energy production
Few details of the new National Energy Council were available Friday. But the move likely reflects a focus by Trump and his next administration on energy production, including fossil fuels.
Trump picks North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the Interior Department
Burgum ran in the 2024 Republican presidential primary. He then became a vocal supporter of Preesident-elect Donald Trump and was shortlisted for the GOP vice presidential nomination.
Donald Trump has won the presidential election and will return to the White House
Trump won the key states of Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, with a combined 29 electoral votes to clinch the 270 necessary to win the presidency.