Donald Trump scored a big win in Washington and visited North Carolina, California and Nevada on first trip since beginning his second term.

John Ratcliffe was director of national intelligence during Trump's first term and is the first person to have held that position and the top post at the CIA.

A former federal prosecutor and Texas Republican, Ratcliffe gained prominence as a congressman as a staunch defender of Trump.

Negotiations broke down to hold a final vote on Trump's CIA nominee, prompting Senate GOP leadership to tee up procedural steps to advance John Ratcliffe and others.

John Ratcliffe ... to be,” Ratcliffe told the Senate Intelligence Committee. Ratcliffe said he views China as America's greatest geopolitical rival, with Russia, Iran, North Korea and drug ...

Five days after assuming the White House, President Donald Trump is racking up a number of wins and losses after issuing a flurry of executive orders. On Friday, he travels to disaster-hit states of North Carolina and California while new developments play out over his immigration policy and cabinet confirmations.

John Ratcliffe ... to be,” Ratcliffe told the Senate Intelligence Committee. Ratcliffe said he views China as America’s greatest geopolitical rival, with Russia, Iran, North Korea and drug ...

Video above: John Ratcliffe ... be,” Ratcliffe told the Senate Intelligence Committee. Ratcliffe said he views China as America's greatest geopolitical rival, with Russia, Iran, North Korea ...

Donald Trump will stop in North Carolina, California and Nevada during the first trip of his second term. Follow along for live updates.

The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump’s plans to clamp down on illegal immigration.

Pete Hegseth was confirmed as defense secretary late Friday by the U.S. Senate after Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie as Senate president.

Later this afternoon, the Senate will take a procedural vote on Pete Hegseth's nomination to serve as defense secretary. Only 50 votes will be needed to advance his nomination. If he gets the votes, a final confirmation vote could occur on Friday or early Saturday.