How does Senate confirmation process work? What to know as Trump makes Cabinet picks
Ahead of his inauguration in January, President-elect Donald Trump has announced around a half dozen Cabinet picks.
Senate Democrats open to considering Huckabee as confirmation begins
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee moderates a roundtable discussion with Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump on October 29, 2024 in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.
Democrats battle to confirm judges before Trump returns, Senate flips
Republicans confirmed judges during the final weeks of Donald Trump’s first term. But the president-elect says Democrats should not do the same.
US Senate Republicans to pick new leader amid pressure from Trump allies
U.S. Senate Republicans will gather behind closed doors on Wednesday to pick their next leader in the face of a public pressure campaign by supporters of President-elect Donald Trump who favor the long-shot bid of a hardline Trump loyalist.
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 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.
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 Joe Biden as possible to avoid leaving vacancies that Republican Donald Trump could fill after taking office on Jan.
Dan Rodricks: Ben Cardin, looking for signs of courage in the Senate
How strong will the Republican leadership in Congress be to preserve the traditional independence of the Senate?” ...
Senate Democrat sees ‘a chance’ of more Ukraine funding in lame duck session
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said Wednesday there is a chance that Congress ...
Having trouble keeping track of all of Trump's choices? Here's a quick guide
Since his election last week, President-elect Donald Trump has announced over a dozen appointments to key cabinet positions ...
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US Senate introduces resolution supporting global plastic pollution pact
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Bob Menendez jury shown improper evidence by mistake, prosecutors say
The jury that found former Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) guilty of corruption was accidentally shown improper evidence, though ...
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Senate Democrats Push For Investigation Into Musk’s Alleged Calls With Russia
Two Democratic senators urged the Pentagon and federal law enforcement Friday to investigate Elon Musk’s alleged ...
Conservative firebrands set to chair key Senate committees in new Congress
In the national security space, Sen. Jim Risch of Idaho intends to chair the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, a source ...
Democratic senators urge investigation into Musk's calls with Russia, Reuters reports
In a letter seen by Reuters on Nov. 15, two senior Democratic senators argued that Musk’s involvement in SpaceX programs ...
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With majority, Senate Republicans pledge aggressive action against antisemitism
GOP conference to gather on Wednesday morning to vote on their next leader, succeeding outgoing Senate Minority Leader Mitch ...
Tom Cotton poised to chair powerful Senate intelligence panel
Sen. Tom Cotton is on course to lead the powerful Senate Intelligence Committee when the new Congress convenes in January, ...