Scott Bessent to say at his confirmation hearing that Donald Trump has opportunity to unleash “new economic golden age.”

David Edwards has spent over a decade reporting on social justice, human rights and politics for Raw Story. He also writes Crooks and Liars. He has a background in enterprise resource planning and ...

The South Carolina senator pushed for putting border security ahead of tax cuts during a Fox News interview Sunday.

Russia has more than one reason to occupy Shevchenko, one being its strategic importance. The next is more significant, for Shevchenko has one of the largest lithium deposits on Ukrainian territory.

S.C., attorney general nominee Pam Bondi said she would support classifying Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and expansion of detention centers for illegal immigrants.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who last month called allegations of sexual assault and other misconduct against Pete Hegseth “very disturbing,” on Tuesday said that President-elect Trump’s ...

U.S. Treasury nominee Scott Bessent is facing sharp questions from Democrats on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the future of an IRS tax filing system that Republicans have called to

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Treasury secretary appeared on track for Senate confirmation after a wide-ranging hearing Thursday that included substantial debate on tax policy and how tariffs would affect everyday Americans.

With U.S.-Russian relations at their most strained since the Cold War, reducing the risk of direct military confrontation and stabilizing global security, the United States must balance firm deterrence with strategic diplomacy to turn a bitter rivalry into competitive coexistence.

Live updates on the Trump transition ahead of next week's inauguration. Follow the latest as Senate confirmation hearing continue for the incoming administration.

Rubio -- long known as a Russia and China hawk in the Senate -- has been accused of dialing back his interventionist foreign policy approach to align with Trump's positions and may face fresh criticism from opponents who believe he might prioritize serving as a yes man to president over serving the country.

By Ben Aris in Berlin Trump loves a deal and he won’t continue to support Ukraine in its war against Russia unless he feels the US is going to get something out of it. What does Ukraine have to offer?