The former vice president has become a spokesman for traditional conservatism in the Republican Party, clashing with the dominant MAGA populists.

The Senate just barely confirmed Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary last week. Mitch McConnell’s vote against him in particular could spell trouble for Trump's shakiest nominees, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr,

Former Vice President Mike Pence 's entrance into President Donald Trump 's inauguration was met with boos from Capital One Arena, where thousands of Trump supporters gathered ahead of the inaugural parade on Monday. Newsweek reached out to Pence's team for comment via email.

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has called on President-elect Donald Trump to renew his pledge to support Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion.

"This is a day when every American does well to celebrate our democracy and the peaceful transfer of power," Pence wrote.

A son of a Democratic political dynasty, Kennedy is seeking to become the nation's top health official under President Donald Trump.

Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, was sworn in Monday as the 47th U.S. president, taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions.

A former Kentucky sheriff accused of gunning down a judge last year has appeared remotely from jail for a court hearing. Defense attorneys and prosecutors on Friday discussed preliminary matters

Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in and put Hegseth over the top.

Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his confirmation came down to Vice President JD Vance serving as tiebreaker.

Vice President Vance cast a tie-breaking vote as Hegseth overcame allegations of sexual assault, public drunkenness and questions of financial mismanagement to win Senate approval.