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Trump is already testing Congress with his cabinet picks

Trump’s Cabinet picks are posing the biggest early test for Congress. While Trump’s choice of Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., for secretary of state is expected to have somewhat broad support, including from Democrats, others like Kennedy, Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence and Pete Hegseth as defense secretary are raising more scrutiny.

The Washington Post · 13h

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.

USA TODAY on MSN · 15h

Trump tests GOP-led Senate with controversial cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump is setting up a test for the new Republican-led Senate on controversial cabinet appointments. They're preparing to stand their ground. Trump did not get involved in the chamber's high-stakes Republican leadership election Wednesday,

Trump, Republicans

CBS News on MSN · 23h

The megadonors who fueled Trump and the Republican Party and what they may want in the next 4 years

Who are the high rollers who bankrolled Trump and Republicans in the 2024 election, and what do they want in return for their generosity?

The Denver Post · 1h

Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him

After a resounding election victory, delivering what President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans call a “mandate” to govern, an uneasy

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Republicans Win 218 US House Seats, Giving Donald Trump and the Party Control of Government

Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump

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Trump tests loyalty of Republican allies with wild opening salvoes

The president-elect is testing the loyalty of Republican in Congress, leaving even his close allies nervous about the ...

Trump transition recap: Donald Trump chooses Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS

President-elect Donald Trump is still choosing his nominees for his second term in the White House − and making some ...

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Trump picking Gaetz to head justice sends shockwaves - and a strong message

Picking the outspoken congressman for attorney general is Trump laying down a challenge, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Trump's Texas border gains highlight Republican inroads in former Democratic stronghold

The United States' swing toward President-elect Donald Trump in last week's election was pronounced along its border with ...

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Republican Leaders Are More Afraid of Trump Than Ever

Gaetz “will never get confirmed,” an unnamed Republican senator told Fox News. Senator John Cornyn rolled his eyes and let ...

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Trump hammered Democrats on transgender issues. Now the party is at odds on a response.

After losing the White House and both houses of Congress, Democrats are grappling with how to handle transgender politics and ...

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Republican sweep gives Trump power to slash taxes, may strain deficits

Republicans' lock on power in Washington next year will allow President-elect Donald Trump to pursue an aggressive agenda of ...

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Republicans Float Lara Trump to Fill Rubio’s Senate Seat

If Senator Marco Rubio becomes secretary of state, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida will choose his replacement. Some lawmakers ...

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Republican Party Has 'Homoerotic Fascination' with Vladimir Putin: Ex-UK PM

Boris Johnson, former British Prime Minister, has shared his thoughts on the relationship between Russia and the Republican ...

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Trump personnel picks giving early signal of Republican party's new domination of US politics

With Donald Trump and allies sweeping into power in Washington, political analyst Elaine Kamarck says look first at personnel ...

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