Donald Trump used his first presidential appearance before the nation’s largest gathering of conservative activists on Friday to sharply escalate his criticisms of the news media and take direct aim at the use of anonymous sources.
President Donald Trump has selected General HR McMaster as his National Security Adviser. Trump has also selected Keith Kellogg as his chief of staff for the National Security Council. Kellogg was serving as acting adviser.
In one incident that sparked bipartisan condemnation and calls for ethics investigations, White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said on TV that people should "go buy Ivanka's stuff"
Billionaire philanthropist Betsy DeVos was confirmed as President Donald Trump's Education Secretary, bringing her rocky confirmation process to a historic conclusion. Vice President Mike Pence offered the 51st vote in favor of DeVos
A furious President Trump has renewed attacks on U.S. District Court Judge James Robart, who ruled against the administration's controversial travel ban. "If something happens blame him and court system," Trump tweeted Sunday. The White House expects the ban to be restored
The US Senate committee for health, education, labor and pensions voted 12-11 to approve Betsy DeVos as education secretary, clearing the way for a full Senate vote on the nomination
Acting Attorney General Sally Yates instructed Justice Department attorneys to not legally defend President Donald Trump's executive order on refugees and immigration.