A look at the state of the GOP ahead of Trump's inauguration Less than a week before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office, a look at the fissures — real and imagined — in the Republican Party that is set to take control of Washington. Stephen Fowler
Pam Bondi, Trump's choice for attorney general, testifies for confirmation hearing Pam Bondi, Trump's pick for attorney general, discusses her approach to running the nation's premier defender of the law. Ryan Lucas
FBI background checks of presidential nominees, explained Confirmation hearings for Cabinet members nominated by President-elect Trump are underway. The FBI conducts background checks focusing on "character and conduct" of the nominees. What's involved? Chandelis Duster
Marco Rubio on a smooth path to Senate confirmation as next secretary of state Marco Rubio drew bipartisan support among Senate Foreign Relations Committee members at Wednesday's hearing and appears headed for confirmation under President-elect Donald Trump's administration. Michele Kelemen
Trump will begin his presidency in delicate position, poll finds A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows that Americans' support for President-elect Donald Trump's top priorities is split, despite his claims of a mandate for his agenda. Domenico Montanaro
Departing DHS Secretary Mayorkas contends he delivered border security in the end As DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas prepares to leave office, NPR sits down for an exit interview. He tells us the border is more secure now than before the pandemic. Milton Guevara
Six of Trump's Cabinet nominees face confirmation hearings Wednesday Six of President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees face confirmation hearings Wednesday on Capitol Hill. Some will face easier paths than others. Leila Fadel
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson says fire aid to California should come with conditions Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin talks about why he and many of his Republican colleagues believe fire aid for California should only come if there are some strings attached. Steve Inskeep
Sen. Macro Rubio faces confirmation hearings today for secretary of state nomination Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio faces confirmation hearings today for his nomination to be secretary of state in the Trump administration. He would be the country's first Latino in the role. Claudia Grisales
Democrats walked out of Minnesota's House of Representatives over a power dispute Democrats in the Minnesota House plan to boycott the state Capitol Tuesday by walking out of the first day of the legislative session. This after Republicans say they hold political control. Clay Masters
