President-elect Donald Trump’s surprising pick to lead the Pentagon — former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth — will have to publicly address scrutiny by Democrats over allegations from his past, controversial comments and his qualifications to run the largest government employer in the country during his confirmation hearing Tuesday. When Trump announced in November over
Washington — President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees for top posts in his administration are gearing up for the Senate’s confirmation process, which kicks off this week with more than a dozen confirmation hearings in the days ahead. Republican senators are working to get the president-elect’s team in place as quickly as possible, with Trump’s inauguration on
Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday said it will not consider whether to quash lawsuits brought by Honolulu seeking billions of dollars from oil and gas companies for the damage caused by the effects of climate change, clearing the way for the cases to move forward. The legal battle pursued in Hawaii state court
The incoming first lady gave a rare interview. Incoming First Lady Melania Trump said in an interview that aired on Jan. 13 that the transition to the White House this time is different from the period following her husband’s first election victory. “The difference is I know where I will be going. I know the
AI featured across the board at 2025 Consumer Electronics Show AI featured across the board at 2025 Consumer Electronics Show 05:11 The Biden administration is proposing new restrictions that would limit the export of advanced computer chips used to develop artificial intelligence, part of an effort to preserve America’s six- to 18-month advantage on AI
With a world at war in Ukraine, the Middle East and Sudan, President Biden is set to talk about his foreign policy legacy on Monday at the State Department in a speech expected to focus on his administration’s investment in strong global alliances and his attempt to reclaim America’s leadership role in the world. When
The new regulation seeks to address concerns that AI, in the wrong hands, could pose significant national security risks. WASHINGTON—The federal government issued a rule on Monday limiting the distribution of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology to foreign adversaries, including Russia and China. The rule seeks to ensure that AI technology, particularly chips critical for