Trump issues early challenge to GOP Senate with defiant nominations
Trump is challenging congressional Republicans to defy him as he says he will nominate controversial figures to his Cabinet.
Trump 'Will Have to Withdraw' Matt Gaetz Nomination: Former GOP Congressman
Gaetz had been under investigation over allegations that he was part of a scheme that led to the sex trafficking of a 17-year-old girl. The committee said in June it was investiga
Trump transition live coverage: Matt Gaetz investigation sparks clash in Congress
President-elect Donald Trump is still choosing his nominees for his second term in the White House − and making some surprising picks.
Trump picks Gaetz and Gabbard for top jobs, daring Senate GOP to defy him
Trump’s decision to tap Gaetz for attorney general, Gabbard for intelligence and Hegseth for defense will test the Republican-led Senate’s fealty to the president-elect.
Trump Taps Firebrand Congressman Matt Gaetz for Attorney General
Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) speaks on Day 3 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 17, 2024. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo By Andrew Goudsward and Sarah N.
Democrats, GOP clash over release of Matt Gaetz ethics investigation
Democrats called for the House Ethics Committee to "preserve and share" findings from its investigation into Trump's AG nominee Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Senators react to Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz for attorney general
As Democratic senators want a House Ethics Committee report on former congressman Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general nominee, to be released, Republicans say they will give him a fair hearing.
Trump tests GOP-led Senate with controversial cabinet picks
Trump announced several controversial cabinet nominees, including Democrat-turned-Republican Tulsi Gabbard for director of ...
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The new Senate GOP leader walks a MAGA tightrope: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, senior national political reporter Sahil Kapur looks at how newly elected Senate Republican 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.
Thune to succeed McConnell as next Senate GOP leader
The leadership election marks a monumental changing of the guard after nearly two decades with McConnell as Senate GOP leader ...
Senate Republicans settle on a new party leader after seizing the majority on Election Day
A look at the three candidates: Thune, 63, defeated then-Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle in 2004 after arguing during the campaign that Daschle had lost his South Dakota roots during his years in ...
John Thune Elected Senate GOP Leader—Despite Musk’s Push For Rick Scott
Republicans in the Senate elected Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., majority leader Wednesday, rejecting MAGA-backed candidate Sen.
Live updates: Johnson nominated for Speaker, Thune elected Senate GOP leader
Republicans in the House and Senate elected their leaders Wednesday after securing a trifecta — winning the House, Senate and ...
John Thune, a former Trump GOP critic, wins Senate majority leader post: What we know so far
U.S. Sen. John Thune of South Dakota was chosen by his peers to lead his Republican senators in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Trump says Thune 'will do an outstanding job' as Senate majority leader
President-elect Donald Trump congratulated Sen. John Thune on winning election to the role of Senate majority leader, ...
Why GOP Senate leader hopefuls might want to avoid talk of new Trump tariffs
The contest to be the face of Senate Republicans is coming to a head this week. One issue contenders might want to avoid ...
Whip John Thune, a former Trump critic, wins Senate GOP leader post: What we know so far
U.S. Sen. John Thune of South Dakota was chosen by his peers to lead his Republican senators in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Trump Gets the MAGA House He Wanted as GOP Takes Control
Republicans will keep control of the House of Representatives, giving President-elect Donald Trump’s party a powerful ...