What Trump's picks tell us about foreign policy This week, the Senate takes up the confirmation of three of President-elect Trump's national security/foreign policy picks. What do the hearings tell us about the incoming administration's priorities? Courtney Dorning
Here's everyone performing at the presidential inauguration Unlike Donald Trump's 2017 inauguration, which reportedly struggled to book high-profile performers, several well-known artists will partake in this year's inaugural events. Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
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. Claudia Grisales
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