Three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks prepared to face skepticism and intense grilling from Democratic senators during their confirmation hearings Thursday. What we’re following: 1.

Trump, 78, reportedly axed the inspectors general of nearly every Cabinet-level agency late Friday night without notifying congressional lawmakers, as many argue is required by law.

Congress established the offices of inspectors general as part of its Watergate-era reforms following President Richard Nixon ...

Sen. Chuck Grassley, the Iowa Republican, has been in the Senate longer than most Americans have been alive. Now he holds an ...

Grassley hasn’t yet formally endorsed Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s controversial pick to lead the FBI, but he’s clearly a fan. In an interview with the Playbook Deep Dive podcast, Grassley ...

The sweeping action removes oversight of his new administration. Some members of Congress are suggesting it violated federal ...

Chuck Grassley is old school — and that’s not just because he’s 91 years old. The Iowa Republican is the longest-serving current member of the U.S. Senate, and as chair of the Senate Judiciary ...

Chuck Grassley is old school ... answers from the law enforcement agency. Grassley hasn’t yet formally endorsed Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s controversial pick to lead the FBI ...

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) demanded an answer Saturday after President Donald Trump fired more than a dozen inspectors general a night earlier without informing Congress. On Friday evening ...

WASHINGTON – President Donald ... Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said in a statement that "there may be good reason the IGs were fired," but he wants "further explanation from President Trump." ...

Head Start and other services for low-income families hit glitches as Trump freezes federal money Still, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York said he would vote against Noem.

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made by Trump during his first week back in office Still, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York said he would vote against Noem.