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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’s Cabinet picks will test Senate independence
President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his Cabinet and other high-profile posts will be a test for the new Senate. Will it approve all his appointees or push back?
What are recess appointments and how will Trump administration picks be vetted?
Donald Trump has announced many picks this week to join his administration when he becomes US president in January. But those personnel decisions aren't automatic. Even with the backing of the future president,
5 things to know: What are recess appointments? Trump wants them to bypass Senate approval
President-elect Donald Trump has declared a strong intention to use recess appointments in his next term. What are recess appointments?
Why Trump is demanding recess appointments for his cabinet
As President-elect Trump rolls out his cabinet picks, he has called on the Senate to allow for recess appointments — a process that would allow him to install officials without congressional approval.
Thune: Democrat cooperation needed to avoid recess appointments for Trump Cabinet members
"I'm willing to grind through it and do it the old-fashioned way," Thune told reporters regarding confirmation hearings for Trump's cabinet members.
Trump demands Senate allow recess appointments, bypassing its constitutional role
Senate Republicans meet behind closed doors to elect a new leader Wednesday. The decision comes as President-elect Donald Trump demands the Senate allow him to push through cabinet nominees and judges without constitutionally mandated confirmation votes.
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 ...
New Senate bipartisan border bill introduced in wake of Trump election victory
The Border Smuggling Crackdown Act raises federal penalties based on the number of people smuggled and severity of harm, ...
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Tuberville: Despite their differences, Senate Majority Leader ‘has no choice’ but to support Trump
In an interview this week with Fox News’ The Will Cain Show, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., said newly elected ...
Liberals pressure Senate Democrats to confirm more Biden judges while they can
The Republican president-elect's victory and the GOP takeover of the Senate leaves just seven weeks of Democratic control of ...
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Senate confirms Biden’s ethics czar, who will remain under Trump
Senate Democrats use dwindling floor time to confirm a new head for the government's ethics office, with whom Trump ...
Analysis: 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.
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 ...
California Senate leader calls union ‘morally bankrupt’ for opposing Fullerton’s Josh Newman
In a remarkable situation, Democrats have harsh words against a union for attacking the Democratic senator in a close race.
Will the Senate actually confirm Gaetz, Gabbard and Hegseth? Gaming it out.
Welcome to The Campaign Moment, your guide to aftermath of the 2024 election and a Trump transition that has quickly gotten ...
Pennsylvania’s Senate race between Dave McCormick and Bob Casey is going to a recount. How will it work?
An automatic recount has been triggered in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick. Here's ...