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Trump announces plan to replace FBI director with Kash Patel - Roll Call

Donald Trump announced his intention to cut short the term of FBI Director Christopher Wray and select Kash Patel to lead the agency.

Roll Call · Dec 1, 2024

Trump’s USDA pick could focus on foreign investments in agricultural land - Roll Call

Brooke L. Rollins is poised to tackle foreign investments in U.S. agricultural land if confirmed as Agriculture secretary.

Roll Call · Nov 27, 2024

Angling for open Appropriations seats set to ratchet up - Roll Call

There could be four vacant House Appropriations Committee positions for Republicans, and six open seats for Democrats.

Roll Call · Nov 27, 2024

Special counsel seeks dismissal of criminal cases against Trump - Roll Call

Special counsel John L. “Jack” Smith sought Monday to dismiss the two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump.

Roll Call · Nov 25, 2024

Trump’s second administration set to be filled with losers - Roll Call

ANALYSIS: For someone who’s made winning a key part of his brand, Donald Trump is set to rely on a large stable of losers in his second term.

Roll Call · Nov 25, 2024

Peach and Blossom are freed as Biden pardons turkeys for last time - Roll Call

President Joe Biden pardoned two turkeys Monday, engaging in the annual tradition for the last time before he leaves office in January.

Roll Call · Nov 25, 2024

Brooke Rollins is Trump's pick for Agriculture secretary - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump picked Brooke Rollins, a former aide and leader of a think tank for four years, to be his Agriculture secretary.

Roll Call · Nov 23, 2024

Trump picks former aide Scott Turner to be HUD secretary - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate former White House aide Scott Turner to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Roll Call · Nov 22, 2024

Trump selects Rep. Chavez-DeRemer for Labor - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump picked Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who lost her bid for reelection, to become Labor secretary.

Roll Call · Nov 22, 2024

Vought picked for repeat performance at Trump's budget office - Roll Call

Russ Vought, the hard-driving budget director from President-elect Trump’s first term, will be nominated for a second stint in the job.

Roll Call · Nov 22, 2024