President George W. Bush brought only two personal pieces to the White House: a chest and a painting to hang in the Oval Office. All boxes are emptied, and clothes are placed in closets and drawers.

President Donald Trump is overhauling the federal government in ways big and small, including a refresh of his desk at the ...

Legal expert Richard W. Painter warns that Elon Musk’s unchecked power in the Trump administration poses a historic threat to democracy. As Musk exerts influence over government agencies without Senat ...