Senate GOP Wary of Trump’s Trojan Horse for Cabinet Picks
Will he or won’t he go along with Donald Trump’s plan to jam down the Senate’s throat his controversial Cabinet and other picks for his administration? That’s the question buzzing around the newly elected Senate majority leader,
Morning Report — Trump squeezes Senate GOP with Cabinet picks
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Trump looks to bypass Senate for polarizing Cabinet picks
Experts say the president-elect, in pushing for recess appointments, is asking the Senate to abdicate its constitutional duty to confirm or reject executive branch nominees.
Trump pressures candidates for Senate GOP leader to fill his Cabinet right away
Days before Senate Republicans pick their new leader, President-elect Donald Trump is pressuring the candidates to change Senate rules and give him more power to appoint unconfirmed nominees.
'Enough already': Trump Cabinet choices eat away at the House GOP's tight majority
House Republicans will have a small margin in the chamber next year. Speaker Mike Johnson has warned Trump, who is still pulling from the GOP's ranks.
Trump Issues Early Challenge to GOP Senate With Defiant Nominations
Just hours after Republican Sen. John Thune was elected as the incoming Senate majority leader, President-elect Donald Trump presented him with one of his first tests — an announcement that he intends
Trump 'challenging' Republican senators with controversial Cabinet picks: ANALYSIS
President-elect Donald Trump was elected with a mandate last week. Trump started off by fleshing out his incoming administration with conventional figures. Susie Wiles, a respected GOP strategist who helmed his successful campaign,
Trump tests GOP-led Senate with controversial cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump is setting up a test for the new Republican-led Senate on controversial cabinet appointments. They're preparing to stand their ground. Trump did not get involved in the chamber's high-stakes Republican leadership election Wednesday,
GOP holds House majority in full D.C. sweep for Trump
Axios Visuals Republicans will hang on to their narrow House majority, AP projects — a win for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) after two years of turmoil in Congress' lower chamber. Why it matters: President-elect Trump will enjoy total control of Congress when he enters office,
Trump's Cabinet picks leading to 'dwindling' House GOP majority
Fox News' Chad Pergram provides details on the impact of President-elect Trump's move to tap House Republicans for Cabinet positions as the GOP faces a slim majority in both Congressional chambers.
One-time GOP rising star reveals how she will work with Trump admin after victory in key race
One-time rising Republican Party rising star Kelly Ayotte is back, after her convincing victory last week to succeed Chris ...
Senate Republicans elect John Thune to lead after 17-year McConnell run
Sen. John Thune​ of South Dakota won on the second round of voting against Sen. John Cornyn​ of Texas in the race for Senate ...
Republicans reject Trump allies' pick, elect John Thune as next Senate majority leader
John Thune, 63, defeated Sens. John Cornyn and Rick Scott in the secret-ballot vote to succeed Mitch McConnell as Senate majority leader.
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Here’s the last time the GOP controlled Senate, House and presidency
The last time they had power, the GOP passed a number of key pieces of legislation and helped reshape the Supreme Court.
Trump Tells GOP to Bypass Senate Confirmation Process, Block Biden Judicial Appointments
Donald Trump wants his incoming party leadership to agree to recess appointments even though Republicans control the Senate.
Trump calls on contenders for Senate GOP leadership to allow ‘recess appointments.’ Here’s what that means.
President-elect Donald Trump is calling on Republicans in the running for Senate majority leadership to allow him to make ...
Republicans win control of House and Senate in Congress sweep | The Excerpt
Plus, Sen. John Thune will be the next Senate majority leader, while President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his next ...
Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader
Sen. John Thune has won an internal election among Republican senators to become the chamber’s next majority leader ...
Opinion: Matt Gaetz is the perfect crash-test dummy for Trump's GOP Senate loyalty test
Donald Trump's history with attorney generals helps explain his slapdash decision to put Rep. Matt Gaetz on the job.