Nominations

Alexander Acosta is expected to have a fairly easy confirmation, with support from several labor unions. (AP photo/Alan Diaz)

Economy

Hearing for Labor Dept. nominee Acosta set for March 15

March 8, 2017 5:27 pm

Senate Democrats on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee joined Wednesday to press President Trump to end the crisis at the nation's grid watchdog by immediately nominating new members. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Energy and Environment

Democrats press Trump to end crisis at FERC

John Siciliano -

March 8, 2017 5:00 pm

Federal Communication Commission Commissioner Ajit Pai's current term expires on June 30. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

News

Trump renominates FCC Chairman Ajit Pai

Daniel Chaitin -

March 7, 2017 8:10 pm

Deputy Attorney General-designate, federal prosecutor Rod Rosenstein, listens on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 7, 2017, during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

News

Deputy AG nominee Rod Rosenstein ‘not in a position’ to make decision on Russia special counsel

Kelly Cohen -

March 7, 2017 4:20 pm

Schumer said if Rosenstein refuses to promise an appointment,

News

Schumer will push Justice nominee to promise independent prosecutor

Susan Ferrechio -

March 6, 2017 8:25 pm

Attorney general-designate Sen. Jeff Sessions pledged to recuse himself on any investigations related to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Opinion

Sessions should have fessed up to Russian meetings sooner

Washington Examiner -

March 3, 2017 5:01 am

The Senate on Thursday confirmed former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to be President Trump's energy secretary. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Energy and Environment

Perry confirmed as energy secretary

John Siciliano -

March 2, 2017 7:08 pm

Finance committee approved Verma 14-12 to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci File)

Healthcare

Senate panel approves Obamacare chief

Paige Winfield Cunningham -

March 2, 2017 4:29 pm

Ben Carson's confirmation leaves Trump just three nominees shy of a full Cabinet. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

News

Senate confirms Ben Carson for housing secretary

Susan Crabtree -

March 2, 2017 3:41 pm

Gorsuch, McConnell said, has received wide support in from the legal community across the political spectrum. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

News

Mitch McConnell: ‘No one better’ than Neil Gorsuch

Susan Crabtree -

March 2, 2017 3:32 pm

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Tag: Nominations

Hearing for Labor Dept. nominee Acosta set for March 15

Democrats press Trump to end crisis at FERC

Trump renominates FCC Chairman Ajit Pai

Deputy AG nominee Rod Rosenstein ‘not in a position’ to make decision on Russia special counsel

Schumer will push Justice nominee to promise independent prosecutor

Sessions should have fessed up to Russian meetings sooner

Perry confirmed as energy secretary

Senate panel approves Obamacare chief

Senate confirms Ben Carson for housing secretary

Mitch McConnell: ‘No one better’ than Neil Gorsuch

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