Donald Trump, 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 "recess appointments." Here's what that means.
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 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 to nominate House Republican Matt Gaetz as attorney general.
Senate GOP leadership candidates scramble to support Trump’s demand for recess appointments
John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.), who are all running to become the next Senate GOP leader, say they will do whatever is necessary to allow President-elect
Trump’s push for recess appointments shakes up Senate GOP leadership fight, Cabinet picks
Trump urged Senate Republican leadership candidates to allow appointees to be chosen while Congress is out of session and serve for up to two years without Senate confirmation.
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.
Rick Scott wants Trump’s help in his bid for Senate GOP leader
Fresh off a big reelection win, the Florida senator is hoping that his longtime alliance with Trump will pay off when Republican lawmakers choose their new leader on Wednesday.
Despite Trump Wins, GOP Sees Handful of Senate Races Slip Away
President-elect Donald Trump will appoint senior adviser Susie Wiles, a mastermind behind his successful bid, to be his White House chief of staff, the transition team announced Thursday. “Susie Wiles just helped me achieve one of the greatest political victories in American history,
Trump pressures Senate GOP leaders to bypass confirmation process for some Cabinet picks
Days before Senate Republicans pick their new leader, President-elect Donald Trump is pressuring the candidates to change the rules and empower him to appoint some nominees without a Senate vote.
Trump tells next Senate GOP leader to skip confirmations
P resident-elect Donald Trump Sunday weighed into the race for Senate Republican leader, saying any senator who wanted the "coveted" position "must agree to recess
House, Senate GOP to consider new leadership as Trump administration approaches
House and Senate Republicans will huddle this week to select a new slate of leaders for next year’s Congress, the first step toward legislating in the looming Trump administration. The moves come as the GOP is on the brink of securing a trifecta in Washington: Former President Trump is headed back to the White House,
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Capito elected to fourth highest position in incoming Senate GOP leadership
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Senate Majority Leader race tests future of newfoud GOP power
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a lifelong Democrat turned independent turned Trump supporter, expressed support for challenger Rick ...
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Jayapal loses her enthusiasm to nuke filibuster after GOP wins control of Senate
Rep. Pramila Jayapal defended her apparent flip-flop on abolishing the filibuster now that Republicans are taking over Congress.