The Senate voted 79 to 18 to confirm Mr. Burgum, a former governor of North Dakota, as the next interior secretary.

Gabbard was questioned by Republicans and Democrats alike on her views of Snowden and whether she believes he was a traitor.

The Senate voted 68 to 29 to confirm Mr. Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, as the next Treasury secretary.

A “claim shark” is an individual or company that charges hefty fees to “assist” or “consult” with veterans and survivors with ...

The U.S. House passed the Laken Riley Act to detain undocumented individuals charged with nonviolent crimes. Named after a ...