Analysis: Second Trump term poses crucial test of Senate’s independence
President-elect Donald Trump’s determination to crash over traditional governmental guardrails will present a fundamental ...
Recess appointments could put Trump at odds with conservatives on the Supreme Court
Republicans will control the White House and both houses of Congress come January. But President-elect Donald Trump’s intent ...
A Second Trump Term Poses a Crucial Test of the Senate’s Independence
President-elect Donald J. Trump is threatening to challenge the institution’s historic role, and the Constitution, with his ...
Here’s How Much John Thune, The New Senate Majority Leader, Is Worth
Republicans picked a new leader in the Senate. Unlike the president with whom he’ll be working, John Thune is a career ...
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McConnell’s influence goes underground
Mitch McConnell can reshape his own legacy by thwarting Donald Trump's unqualified, risky nominations for crucial positions ...
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Las Vegas Review-Journal: Senate shouldn’t abrogate its authority over nominees
Presidents deserve wide latitude in selecting members of their Cabinet. But, at the same time, the Senate must take its ...
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Top Senate Republican threatens to tighten reins on Trump
Incoming U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, signaled Tuesday he’s willing to push back against potential ...
Incoming Senate leader: Congress may have to put ‘brakes’ on some uses of presidential power
This story originally appeared on South Dakota Searchlight. BRANDON, South Dakota — Incoming U.S. Senate Majority Leader John ...
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Musk uses X to push his preferred political picks. Trump isn't always swayed
In several high-profile cases, however, Musk backed people who either lost out on the roles or withdrew from consideration, suggesting some early limits to the Republican mega donor's influence even a ...
Sen. Mike Rounds thinks he can get the votes to abolish Department of Education
Rounds said he can pass the bill with 50 votes through reconciliation, which is a way to enact legislation on taxes and ...
Key senators to watch in the Trump Cabinet nominee fights
Fifty senators are needed to confirm President-elect Donald Trump's picks for top administration jobs. Here's who could ...