Trump 'challenging' Republican senators with controversial Cabinet picks: ANALYSIS
President-elect Donald Trump was elected with a mandate last week. Trump started off by fleshing out his incoming administration with conventional figures. Susie Wiles, a respected GOP strategist who helmed his successful campaign,
Even Republican senators scoff at Trump announcing Gaetz for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he intends to nominate U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz as the next attorney general of the United States, an unexpected pick as the Florida Republican remains the subject of a congressional ethics investigation for alleged sexual misconduct,
Trump loyalists face battle to win over ‘p—ed off’ Republican senators
Donald Trump loyalists are facing a battle to win over “p—ed off” Republican senators who will control the confirmation of the president-elect’s top team...
Trump Issues Early Challenge to GOP Senate With Defiant Nominations
Just hours after Republican Sen. John Thune was elected as the incoming Senate majority leader, President-elect Donald Trump presented him with one of his first tests — an announcement that he intends
Trump looms over Congress as Republicans pick leaders, plan overhaul
With the GOP on the brink of a governing trifecta in Washington, Trump looms larger than ever, particularly on Capitol Hill, where his influence looks set to grow.
US Senate Republicans pick insider John Thune as their next leader
U.S. Senate Republicans elected John Thune to lead the chamber next year, opting for a well-regarded insider and shrugging off a public pressure campaign by supporters of Donald Trump to pick a loyalist to the president-elect.
Factbox-Trump Turns to Congress for Cabinet Picks, Whittling Away at Slim Margins
President-elect Donald Trump has so far picked five Republican members of the U.S. Congress to join his administration, at least temporarily whittling away at the narrow majorities his party will hold in the Senate and House of Representatives.
Senate Republicans to elect new leader as Trump looms over contest
Whip John Thune​ of South Dakota, former Whip John Cornyn​ of Texas and Sen. Rick Scott​ of Florida are in the race for Senate Republican leader.
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 dares Senate Republicans with Gaetz nomination
The nomination of MAGA fire-breather Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general has put soon-to-be Senate Majority Leader John Thune on the hot seat. Why it matters: President-elect Trump is daring Senate Republicans to defy him,
Trump’s Cabinet Picks Could Diminish GOP’s Already-Thin Edge In Congress—Here’s What To Know
President-elect Donald Trump has named several Republican lawmakers to his administration, complicating the GOP’s slim majority in the Senate and potentially the House as the temporary vacancies could hamstring the party’s agenda.
Elon Musk and MAGA's online pressure campaign failed to sway GOP senators
GOP senators did not choose Rick Scott to be their next leader, showing the limits of Musk's and other MAGA influencers' ...
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Dems say fight isn't over but abortion is a 'no' for Florida lawmakers, top Republican says
Senators file bills related to marijuana and abortion every ... Amendment 4, which would have enshrined abortion rights in ...
Florida senators press HHS to use domestic IV manufacturers to ease shortages
Florida Sens. Marco Rubio (R) and Rick Scott (R) are questioning why the Biden administration hasn’t done more to leverage ...
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Trump pressures three senators vying to be U.S. Senate GOP leader
The Florida context From Florida Phoenix Betting markets figure Florida's Rick Scott is the odds-on favorite in the contest ...
U.S. Senators Markwayne Mullin and James Lankford did not vote for MAGA favorite for Senate majority leader
Oklahoma's two Republican U.S. Senators did not choose the candidate preferred by President-Elect Donald Trump's inner circle ...
Reports: Florida lawmakers in line for key cabinet positions in Trump administration
Congressmen Mike Waltz will be named national security advisor, and Sen. Marco Rubio will be named secretary of state, ...
How many electoral votes does Florida have?
Florida has a total of 30 electoral votes, the third most in the United States. That number is equal to the number of ...
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10 Wealthiest U.S. Senators in 2023/2024: From Healthcare Moguls to Tech Entrepreneurs
From plumber to power player in Senate! Markwayne Mullin traded his wrench for a Senate seat in 2023, bringing his ...
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How did Missouri senators vote for majority leader?
John Thune of South Dakota received 23 votes, followed by Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, who received 15, and Sen. Rick Scott of ...
Trump is appointing to his second term administration: Who's in and who's out?
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office Monday, Jan 20, 2025. So far, he's selected a chief of staff, "border ...