Husted will serve at least through a 2026 special election to fill the remaining two years of the vice president-elect's term.

Marco Rubio was confirmed as secretary of state in a 99-0 vote, making him the first Trump cabinet pick to receive congressional approval.

In today’s edition … Trump presidency begins with executive actions — and legal challenges … Biden’s and Trump’s pardons raise eyebrows and concerns.

The news broke shortly before he was sworn in Monday morning, and Trump confirmed it during his inaugural address. The order will rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, and Mount Denali to Mount McKinley, which was the official name recognized by the federal government from 1917 until 2015.

Former Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance will be sworn in as the vice president on Monday as the second Trump administration officially begins. Vance was picked by Trump to be his 2024 running mate last summer.

Ramaswamy's departure ahead of an expected gubernatorial bid in Ohio means Elon Musk will be the sole leader of DOGE.

Hundreds of Ohio Republicans made their way to Washington D.C. to celebrate the inauguration of Donald Trump and JD Vance, adding that the Buckeye State is back on the "national stage."

Vivek Ramaswamy has stepped down from the Department of Government Efficiency, leaving Elon Musk to lead the Trump-backed task force alone. Ramaswamy is expected to run for Ohio governor in 2026.

Jan. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, R-Fla., officially was confirmed as the nation's secretary of state by a 99-0 vote in the Senate.

Officials confirmed that hours after Trump took office Monday, and that leaves billionaire Elon Musk to run the cost-cutting operation alone.

The billionaire decided he could not campaign while helping lead the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, but tensions with Elon Musk were also evident.