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Trump is already testing Republicans, and some seem unwilling to defy him
The president-elect is testing the loyalty of Republican in Congress, leaving even his close allies nervous about the unpredictability and upheaval to come.
Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him
Complicating the matter for senators is the Trump campaign’s decision to not engage, so far, in the traditional transition process, having declined to sign agreements with the federal government that would launch FBI background checks of nominees, among other standard steps before confirmation hearings.
Trump Takes Aim at Republicans
Even as he fulminates against Democrats and bureaucrats, Trump’s most radical proposals are aimed at bypassing members of his own party.
Trump risks humiliation by testing Senate Republican loyalty with absurd picks
The first test of Donald Trump's effort to seize power over the federal government will be whether Senate Republicans bend to his will and rubber stamp his appointees no matter how unqualified they are.
Small-state Republicans 'rally around their own' as Trump prepares loyalty test: analysis
Donald Trump has already queued up an uncomfortable loyalty test for Senate Republicans with a long string of controversial nominees even they would struggle to support, like Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) for attorney general — and it remains to be seen whether there will be any serious resistance.
It’s not just Democrats — Republicans are working to Trump-proof their climate money
President Joe Biden’s climate law is on the chopping block as Republicans prepare to have full control in Washington.
Halperin: It's Not The Best Of Times For Republicans To Be Crossing Trump On Gaetz Nomination
On Thursday's "Newsline," political analyst Mark Halperin explained why he thinks Matt Gaetz's nomination for Attorney ...
Republicans cautiously move forward with deal to change House rules: ‘Trust-building exercise’
House Republicans are cautiously moving forward with a deal to change how the lower chamber operates, with centrist lawmakers ...
Trump's Gaetz pick as AG triggers audible gasp among some Republicans
Reaction among Republicans on Capitol Hill to President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Matt Gaetz for attorney general ranged ...
Republicans are coming for trans rights and abortion access. So why haven’t the two movements joined forces?
While reproductive rights groups say they want to fight for everyone's bodily autonomy, trans activists say some 'allies' won ...
Some Senate Republicans say they want to see the House ethics report on Matt Gaetz
After Trump announced Gaetz as his pick for U.S. attorney general, the Florida Republican abruptly resigned from the House, ...
Republicans won the House. Now comes the hard part.
As of Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Eastern, ABC News is reporting that Republicans have won at least 218 seats in the next House ...
What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz’s nomination for attorney general
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz’s nomination to be President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general has created a remarkable ...
Nearly Half of Republicans Want Government Less Involved in Transgender People's Lives
Around 58 percent of all voters in a poll said: "The government should be less involved in what transgender people are ...