Trump, Senate

Trump’s Demand to Skirt Senate Confirmations Poses Early Test of a Radical Second Term
The once and future president is pushing Republicans to systematically abdicate the Senate’s constitutional role in vetting his nominees.
Trump makes demand as Senate Republicans prepare to elect new leader
As Senate Republicans prepare to vote Wednesday on a new majority leader, Trump is already weighing in with demands for recess appointments.
Senate leadership race heats up as Trump issues demands
Senate Republicans are poised to make a historic decision on Wednesday when they'll gather behind closed doors to select their new party leader.
Trump demands Senate majority leader allow recess appointments
President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday involved himself publicly in the Senate leadership race for the first time, writing on Truth Social that anyone running to be the next Senate majority leader should agree to let him make recess appointments to his cabinet.
Trump Demands Next GOP Senate Leader Agree To ‘Recess Appointments’
Any Republican Senator seeking the coveted LEADERSHIP position in the United States Senate must agree to Recess Appointments (in the Senate!), without which we will not be able
Trump’s bold moves to test loyalties of GOP senators
President-elect Trump is testing the loyalty of Senate Republicans, calling on them to allow him to make recess appointments to the executive and judicial branches without the advice and consent of the Senate.
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Trump allies try to shake clubby US Senate leadership ahead of his return
The drive is a test of the Senate's independence ... scrapping Biden humanitarian programs 3:59 PM UTC United ...
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Lummis Uncommitted For Senate Majority Leader, Calls Report She's Backing Thune "Fake News"
With the U.S. Senate leadership elections coming up Wednesday, Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis says she’s uncommitted on who ...
Emboldened by Donald Trump victory, Rick Scott shakes up US Senate leadership race
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is making waves in his push to become Senate Majority Leader, even though his opponents might have ...
Bernie Moreno, former car dealer elected to Senate, says Fain is a hack not helping workers
Newly-elected U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, who was backed by President-elect Trump, said the UAW needs new leadership.
Elon Musk endorses Republican Rick Scott for US Senate majority leader
By Moira Warburton and Leah Douglas(Reuters) -Businessman Elon Musk, an ally of President-elect Donald Trump, endorsed ...
The Democrats’ Senate Nightmare Is Only Beginning
The real problem for Democrats is that the 2024 map was only slightly harsher than usual. Going forward, every Senate election is going to be brutal. The institution is so skewed in favor of the ...
Donald Trump Picks Mike Huckabee for US Ambassador to Israel
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named Mike Huckabee as his nominee for U.S. ambassador to Israel. Huckabee is a ...
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McCormick continues victory lap in Pa.'s US Senate race, while Casey refuses to concede
On Thursday, the Associated Press called the tight Senate race for McCormick ... But McCormick’s attorneys said the issue ...
US Senate Democrats rush to confirm judges before Trump takes office
The U.S. Senate's Democratic majority began a crusade on Tuesday to confirm as many new federal judges nominated by President ...