January 9, 2019 Mnuchin to brief House panel on Russia sanctions decision, Dems demand acting AG Whitaker testify this month Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will brief lawmakers Thursday on the Treasury Department's decision to ease sanctions on companies linked to a Russian oligarch, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office confirmed Wednesday.
January 9, 2019 How Rod Rosenstein is connected to Trump, Russia investigation As the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election – and any involvement from the Trump campaign – forges ahead, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein found himself on the receiving end of the president’s ire.
January 7, 2019 Partial government shutdown could delay food stamp benefits if not resolved soon The partial government shutdown has impacted those who rely on food assistance programs, and if it continues past the end of January, it could be even more detrimental to the millions of Americans who depend on food stamps.
January 2, 2019 Trump’s ‘Game of Thrones’-inspired poster featured during Cabinet meeting sparks social media frenzy A "Game of Thrones"-style poster that many believed was a simple digital parody became a reality Wednesday as it was placed in front of President Trump during a Cabinet meeting.
December 20, 2018 Defense Secretary James Mattis' resignation 'stuns,' concerns lawmakers: 'He will not be easy to replace' Defense Secretary James Mattis gave President Trump his notice on Thursday — a move that has given lawmakers across both sides of the aisle some cause for concern.
December 20, 2018 Defense Secretary James Mattis to retire at the end of February, Trump says President Trump said Thursday evening that Defense Secretary James Mattis will be retiring in February, in a shock announcement adding to the list of the president's outgoing Cabinet members after his second year in office.
December 20, 2018 Who is James Mattis? 5 things to know about the defense secretary Jim Mattis has been defense secretary since January 2017.
December 20, 2018 Trump administration tackles SNAP benefits: What are the proposed rule changes for food stamps? The Trump administration is set to constrict work requirements for millions of people who receive federal food assistance and curtail just how much control states have in granting exemptions.
December 15, 2018 Schumer welcomes departure of 'toxic' Zinke from Trump's 'swamp cabinet' President Trump announced Saturday that Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke will be stepping down from his post at the end of the year.
December 14, 2018 Who is John Kelly? A look at Trump's White House chief of staff From John Kelly's extensive military career to his time hitchhiking across the country, here are five things to know about President Trump's White House chief of staff.