Liberals pressure Senate Democrats to confirm more Biden judges while they can
The Republican president-elect’s victory and the GOP takeover of the Senate leaves just seven weeks of Democratic control of ...
Epic failures and sneaky loopholes in the Senate’s Cabinet confirmation process
For all the drama generated every four years by Cabinet appointments, defeat of a nominee by a vote in the Senate is ...
Trump’s Nominees Pose Dilemma for Senate G.O.P., Testing Their Deference
The president-elect’s choice of combative loyalists who could have trouble being confirmed has raised constitutional ...
Sex trafficking allegations follow Matt Gaetz after attorney general selection: What to know
Matt Gaetz, recently selected for attorney general, has been embroiled with controversy concerning the alleged sexual ...
Gaetz pick shows value Trump places on loyalty — and retribution — as he returns to Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has had few defenders in Congress as reliable as Matt Gaetz, who has thundered at one ...
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Dan Newhouse, who voted to impeach Trump, wins reelection
U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of only two Republicans left in Congress who voted to impeach President-elect Trump in 2021, has ...
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Trump issues early challenge to GOP Senate with defiant nominations
Trump is challenging congressional Republicans to defy him as he says he will nominate controversial figures to his Cabinet.
Susan Collins plans to seek reelection in 2026
Collins told a reporter at the Capitol that she will seek a sixth term. Maine’s senior U.S. Senator says she’s planning to run for reelection in two years. U.S. Sen. Susan Collins reportedly told the ...
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No evidence of aliens, but 21 cases need ‘further analysis,’ Pentagon report concludes
The Pentagon released a report that concluded there is no verifiable evidence of extraterrestrial beings among nearly 300 ...
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Republicans gain control of presidency, House and Senate
With Republicans now holding full control of the government, they have a clear path to pursue major immigration reforms, tax cuts, and judicial appointments, all aligned with President-elect Donald ...
What RFK Jr. wants from Washington
Kennedy Jr. as secretary of Health and Human Services. If the Senate confirms Kennedy, it will presage the biggest rethinking ...
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From State to CIA, here are Trump's key foreign policy, national security appointments
US President-elect Donald Trump has been rolling out his picks for key positions in his administration, many of which will ...