New diplomatic appointments can be viewed as consolation prizes for leaving a high-profile post in the Trump administration ...

The Senate confirmation hearing this week for former national security advisor and congressman Mike Waltz as the next UN ambassador came at a pivotal moment.

(CNN) — Former national security adviser Mike Waltz defended his use of the messaging app Signal during a Tuesday confirmation hearing where lawmakers largely avoided the topic.

Senator Jacky Rosen questions UN Ambassador nominee Mike Waltz about continued White House salary after his removal from National Security Advisor role.

Mike Waltz at his Tuesday Senate confirmation hearing faced scrutiny for retaining his six-figure White House salary despite being ousted from his post as national security adviser.

Mike Waltz at his Tuesday Senate confirmation hearing faced scrutiny for retaining his six-figure White House salary despite being ousted from his post as national security adviser.

Former White House National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, nominee for U.S. Representative to the United Nations, wears a watch as he attends a Senate Foreign Relations Committee nomination ...

Former White House National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, nominee for U.S. Representative to the United Nations, wears a watch as he attends a Senate Foreign Relations Committee nomination ...

FILE - White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz listens to a question from a reporter in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, Feb. 20, 2025.