The Latest Breaking News from Brooke Rollins

Federal workers were responding with anger and confusion Friday as they grappled with the Trump administration’s latest effort to shrink the size of the federal workforce by ordering agencies to lay off probationary employees who have yet to qualify for civil service protections

Agriculture Secretary Rollins announces layoffs, contract cancellations, and payment delays in the Department of Agriculture.

Rollins, who served during Trump's first administration, was expected to sail through her confirmation vote after being unanimously approved by the Senate Agriculture Committee

Brooke Rollins confirmed as agriculture secretary, praised for bipartisan support and qualifications to lead the Department of Agriculture.

The Senate voted 72-28 to confirm her nomination. She easily sailed through the Senate Agriculture Committee earlier this month on a unanimous vote.

The Senate confirmed Brooke Rollins, an aide to President Donald Trump in his first term, to be Agriculture secretary.

Senate schedules confirmation votes for key cabinet nominees, crucial for new administration's functioning.

Senate Majority Leader Thune faces Democratic opposition in scheduling confirmation votes for nominees.

The industry ties and policy backgrounds of these officials and cabinet nominees are varied – and often contradictory

President’s cabinet picks suggest help for big companies and regulatory rollbacks will take precedence in food policy

Donald Trump’s picks for top posts in his administration have tested the loyalty of Senate Republicans