Trump tests GOP-led Senate with controversial cabinet picks
Trump announced several controversial cabinet nominees, including Democrat-turned-Republican Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence and Fox News host Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense, both of whom are outside of the traditional mold for appointees to their respective positions.
Trump issues early challenge to GOP Senate with defiant nominations
The Florida Republican is one of the more universally disliked members of Congress, including among GOP lawmakers after he led the effort to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy ... Hampton Roads says goodbye to SS United States Former UConn men’s ...
GOP Trump ally in Senate gives damning verdict on Gaetz pick for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump could have a tough time getting attorney general pick Rep. Matt Gaetz through even a GOP-led U.S. Senate. Trump ally Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) called the Gaetz selection “a reckless pick,” Politico reported.
Factbox-Trump Turns to Congress for Cabinet Picks, Whittling Away at Slim Margins
President-elect Donald Trump has so far picked five Republican members of the U.S. Congress to join his administration, at least temporarily whittling away at the narrow majorities his party will hold in the Senate and House of Representatives.
Trump’s Nominees Pose Dilemma for Senate G.O.P., Testing Their Deference
The president-elect’s choice of combative loyalists who could have trouble being confirmed has raised constitutional questions about executive power and the Senate’s prerogatives.
New Senate GOP leader faces first test with Trump nominations
Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the Republican sweep in the 2024 election.
Trump taps allies for Cabinet as GOP wins full control of Congress
President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to pick more allies for Cabinet positions. Follow for live updates.
Trump 'challenging' Republican senators with controversial Cabinet picks: ANALYSIS
Donald Trump was elected with a mandate last week. He's now using it to challenge Republican senators to confirm his Cabinet picks.
Recess appointments: How Trump hopes to skip Senate confirmations and fill his Cabinet
President-elect Donald Trump is pushing for recess appointments to place members of his administration into positions without the advice and consent of the Senate. It is a tactic that presidents do not often use for their whole administrations,
Trump’s AG Pick Matt Gaetz Faces GOP Backlash—Raising Doubts About Senate Vote
Trump shocked Washington when he announced Thursday he selected the controversial Republican congressman for the high-profile position.
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Here’s the last time the GOP controlled Senate, House and presidency
On Wednesday, Republicans were projected to secure control of the Senate, solidifying their dominance of the federal ...
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.
Who Has Won Control of the House of Representatives in the 2024 Election?
Republican Senators John Thune of South Dakota, John Cornyn of Texas, and Rick Scott of Florida were all vying for the top ...
Republicans win House control after retaking Senate, CBS News projects. See 2024 House election results.
Democrats were projected to win at least 208 House seats and Republicans 215 seats as of Friday. A party needs 218 seats in order to have the majority.
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 Won Control of the House, Senate and White House. Here’s What That Means.
As of Wednesday morning, Republicans had taken back control of the Senate, beating Democrats in predictably red states like Ohio, West Virginia, and Montana while holding on to their seats in states ...
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Farmington rough arrest • GOP gains control of presidency, House, Senate • Who could replace Mayor Duggan
An investigation is underway to determine whether department policies were broken during a rough arrest in Farmington. - ...
Speaker Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination to remain in job, faces full House vote in new year
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson won the House Republican nomination Wednesday to stay on the job, on track to ...
House passes GOP critical minerals and geothermal energy bills
In a 245-155 vote, the House passed Rep. Juan Ciscomani’s (R-AZ) Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024, which would add the Energy Department’s critical materials to the U.S. Geological Survey ...
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As Trump returns to White House, NC GOP moving to require sheriffs to cooperate with ICE
House Rules Chairman Destin Hall, who is expected to succeed Speaker Tim Moore following Moore’s election to Congress last ...