Trump, Senate and Cabinet

What are recess appointments? What to know about Trump’s plans for the Senate
“Republican control of the Senate thus gives Trump the chance to use recess appointments in radically new way — basically, standing up a new government in one fell swoop, but only if the Senate is willing to give him carte blanche in filling appointments as he wishes for two years,” Cameron said.
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 tests GOP-led Senate with controversial Cabinet picks
Trump did not get involved in the chamber's high-stakes Republican leadership election Wednesday, from which U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., emerged victorious despite Trump allies supporting U.S. Sen.
Trump appointments whittle away at House GOP’s thin majority
The House threatens to be the weak link in the Republicans’ trifecta of Washington power as President-elect Donald Trump taps its lawmakers for top administration jobs.
Trump seeks to bypass Senate to confirm controversial appointments to Cabinet
Senators are continuing to debate whether to grant President-elect Donald Trump the ability to bypass the chamber's approval for his nominees.
Trump's Cabinet picks leading to 'dwindling' House GOP majority
Fox News' Chad Pergram provides details on the impact of President-elect Trump's move to tap House Republicans for Cabinet positions as the GOP faces a slim majority in both Congressional chambers.
Senate Republicans elect John Thune to lead after 17-year McConnell run
Sen. John Thune​ of South Dakota won on the second round of voting against Sen. John Cornyn​ of Texas in the race for Senate ...
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 ...
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 ...
New candidate emerges in crowded field as possible replacement for Vance's Ohio Senate seat
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is considering attorney Mehek Cooke to fill the seat being left by Sen. JD Vance once he moves on to ...
Senate Republicans settle on a new party leader after seizing the majority on Election Day
In the first seriously contested Senate Republican leadership election in decades, three senators are vying to replace ...
Senate Republicans choose John Thune to replace Mitch McConnell as majority leader
With the GOP on the brink of a governing trifecta in Washington, Trump looms larger than ever, particularly on Capitol Hill, ...
Why the Senate Will Absolutely Confirm Matt Gaetz
A year ago, the very same Mullin told CNN that as far as Gaetz was concerned, “we had all seen the videos he was showing on ...
Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader
Who senators choose, and whether Trump ultimately endorses a candidate in the final hours, could set the tone for Trump’s ...
President-elect Trump seeks to upend Senate confirmation process
President-elect Donald J. Trump is seeking to circumvent the long and drawn-out process of having to submit nominations to ...
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 ...
Lara Trump Would ‘Strongly Consider’ Taking Marco Rubio’s Senate Seat
Lara Trump heavily teased the idea that she’d be more than happy to serve in the U.S. Senate under her father-in-law.