The Republican senators who could be headaches for Trump's nominees
If Trump nominates a candidate who Democrats uniformly oppose, he will only be able to lose four votes from his own party. Here's who to watch.
There’s a plan in case Senate Republicans aren’t as pliant as Trump wants
Senate won’t confirm, say, Matt Gaetz as attorney general? Just wait until they leave — maybe even if they don’t want to.
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 baffles Republican senators by picking Matt Gaetz for attorney general
The Florida congressman will need support from the majority of the Senate to be confirmed, which some Republicans said will be a "significant challenge."
Okaloosa Republicans react to Matt Gaetz's nomination to be US attorney general
As local Republicans show their support for Trump's pick for attorney general, Destin Mayor Bobby Wagner expressed his interest in the vacant House seat.
What Republicans Are Saying About Matt Gaetz's Nomination for Attorney General
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general is being met with a variety of reactions from Republicans, including cautious reservation, praise and pointed criticism
Gaetz Nomination Seen as Doomed by Some Senate Republicans
GOP lawmakers say Trump’s attorney general pick will face scrutiny over sexual misconduct allegations
Trump nominates Matt Gaetz to be next Attorney General. What does an AG do?
Republican Congressmember, Matt Gaetz, of Florida has been nominated by President-elect Trump to run the Justice Department when Trump takes office
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.
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 nominees
Trump announced several controversial cabinet nominees, including Democrat-turned-Republican Tulsi Gabbard for director of ...
Gaetz pick is like Trump’s ‘fraternity hazing ritual’ for Senate GOP, says Hayes
Chris Hayes on Trump testing Senate Republicans with his Matt Gaetz pick: "He basically wants them to crawl through the ...
Republican US senator warns he has votes to block Biden court nominee
A U.S. Senate panel on Thursday advanced the nomination of one of Democratic President Joe Biden's final picks to serve as a ...
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 ...
Senate Republicans to choose between the McConnell way and a MAGA upstart
On the heels of the general election last week, there’s another important vote on tap this Wednesday in Washington that will ...
Ethics Committee report on Gaetz casts a huge shadow as Republican senators face the music
Senators returned for the second day of business in the midst of Gaetz-gate: the multi-day freakout taking place over the ...
Republican Dave McCormick wins US Senate seat in Pennsylvania, DDHQ projects
Republican Dave McCormick won the U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania, Decision Desk HQ projected on Thursday, beating ...
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Scoop: Senate Democrats feel caught flat-footed by GOP anti-trans attacks
Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer heard a consistent, urgent alarm this week from Democrats who felt ambushed by ...
Two Republicans who lost Senate races refuse to concede
Eric Hovde in Wisconsin has questioned how the election was conducted, while Kari Lake in Arizona has stopped short of ...