Trump, Senate

The Math Does Not Favor Avoiding Senate Scrutiny of Trump's Bizarre Cabinet Picks
Several Republican senators have said they are not inclined to abdicate their "advice and consent" role in presidential appointments.
Trump's Cabinet picks are a serious matter. Senate Democrats can't afford to go quiet.
Townsend explains the need for Senate Democrats to form a united front to fight against Trump's Cabinet picks ahead of the confirmation process
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 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.
Trump is already testing Congress with his cabinet picks
Trump is laying down a gauntlet even before taking office challenging the Senate, in particular, to dare defy him over the nominations of Matt Gaetz, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other controversial choices for his Cabinet and administration positions.
Trump test limits of Republican-led Congress with controversial cabinet picks
Trump is challenging the Senate to dare defy him over the nominations of Matt Gaetz, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other controversial choices for his administration.
Jeffries urges Senate GOP to serve as check on ‘particularly out of control’ president-elect
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) called on Senate Republicans on Friday to act as a check on the incoming Trump ...
Republicans win control of House and Senate in Congress sweep | The Excerpt
Plus, Sen. John Thune will be the next Senate majority leader, while President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his next ...
Explainer: Expect to hear the F-word a lot in the US Senate next year
Republican majorities in both chambers of the U.S. Congress will give Donald Trump the power to achieve many of his goals ...
Pence calls on Senate to reject RFK Jr. nomination over abortion views
Former Vice President Mike Pence is urging GOP senators to reject President-elect Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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 ...
Senate Republicans elect John Thune to lead after 17-year McConnell run
Sen. John Thune​ of South Dakota won on the second round of voting against Sen. John Cornyn​ of Texas in the race for Senate ...
Senate Democrat: Gaetz nomination ‘red alert moment for American Democracy’
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) sounded the alarm Wednesday after President-elect Trump tapped former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to ...
Ohio Senate passes bill that would restrict transgender student access to school bathrooms
Transgender students may soon be prevented from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity after the Ohio state ...
What are recess appointments? What to know about Trump’s plans for the Senate
“Republican control of the Senate thus gives Trump the chance to use recess appointments in radically new way — basically, ...
Inside N.J.’s Mosaic: N.J. elects the first Korean American to the U.S. Senate, folks are getting fit, and more
Check out these 3 N.J. Black run clubs — formed to create a space for group fitness, fellowship, and fun. One organizer noted ...
Opinion: Senate must protect our intelligence community from Assad ally Tulsi Gabbard
Our intelligence community is America’s first line of defense. Republicans in the Senate have an obligation to protect it at ...