Hegseth’s Nomination Faces Test Vote
A divided Senate on Thursday voted to move toward confirming Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense, with the vast majority of Republicans voting in favor in a critical indicator that…
White House to Old Staff: Go Home. Don’t Call Us. We’ll Call You.
When the career staff of the National Security Council popped onto a video call at 11:30 on Wednesday morning, a sense of dread had already settled in. They knew exactly…
Five Ways Trump Made It Suddenly Harder to Face Climate Risks
President Trump’s energy agenda calls for drilling more oil and gas, something that could take years. But he took other actions this week that could more quickly affect the way…
Trump’s Suspension of Refugee Admissions Puts Afghans at Risk, Advocate Says
An executive order signed by President Trump on Monday that suspends refugee admissions to the United States puts at risk thousands of citizens of Afghanistan who helped the American mission…
Trump Picks Ex-Congressman to Manage U.S. Nuclear Arsenal
President-elect Donald J. Trump has picked Brandon Williams, a former Navy officer and one-term congressman, to become the keeper of the nation’s arsenal of thousands of nuclear bombs and warheads.…