'Who?' Some Republican senators surprised by Trump's defense pick

Some Republican senators expressed surprise and said they had little knowledge about who exactly President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense is.

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Gaetz pick as AG triggers audible gasp from some Republicans

Reaction among Republicans on Capitol Hill to President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Matt Gaetz for attorney general ranged from shock to support to outright dismissal.

Morning Report — Trump wins; Republicans capture Senate

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Trump vs. McConnell: The final showdown: ANALYSIS

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Trump's Rubio pick divides Republicans

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Triumphant Republicans Grapple With Trump’s Influence as They Return to Capitol

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California Republican who impeached Trump wins reelection

Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.) will win another term representing his House district, a key victory for Republicans trying to keep their narrow House majority, Decision Desk HQ projects. Valadao ...

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Some Republicans try to tone down Trump's mass deportation threats

Members of the GOP in immigrant-heavy states tried to reassure constituents that Trump is focused on dangerous criminals and not on "hard-working" immigrants.

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Trump’s House GOP picks have Republicans worried

House Republican leaders facing another razor-thin majority in the upcoming Congress are hoping President-elect Trump will not tap any more House GOP members for positions in his administration. ...

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Republicans take Senate: What it means for President-elect Trump

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Trump's victory scrambles a three-way race for Senate Republican leader

Donald Trump’s presidential win has scrambled the race to replace Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, with Sens. John Thune, John Cornyn and Rick Scott all running.

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Senate Republican leadership fight becomes a proxy for MAGA influence under Trump

An army of online pro-Trump voices is trying to boost underdog Rick Scott for Senate Republican leader over two Mitch McConnell deputies, John Thune and John Cornyn.

Trump makes demand as Senate Republicans prepare to elect new leader

As Senate Republicans prepare to vote Wednesday on a new majority leader, Trump is already weighing in with demands for recess appointments.

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.

Senate Republicans Alarmed by Trump Nominating Matt Gaetz for Attorney General

Many Republican senators were stunned that Representative Matt Gaetz, Republican of Florida, had been chosen as the nominee, and expressed skepticism that he could secure enough votes for ...

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Republicans promise to protect the Senate filibuster, even if it hinders Trump's agenda

The new Senate Republican majority is promising to leave the filibuster alone — even if it stands in the way of the Trump agenda they hope to advance.

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Trump Picks Pete Hegseth, a Veteran and Fox News Host, for Defense Secretary

The choice of Mr. Hegseth, a dedicated supporter of the president-elect in his first term, is outside the norm of the traditional choice for the post.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Trump picks Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary

Hegseth is leaving his co-host role on the weekend edition of 'Fox & Friends' to serve the Trump administration, ramping up the White House-cable news nexus.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

Trump picks Fox News host and veteran Pete Hegseth for defense secretary

President-elect Donald Trump managed to surprise some Republicans on Capitol Hill with his choice for secretary of defense, going with Fox News host and veteran Pete Hegseth. CBS News political ...

House Democrat 'very disturbed' by Hegseth pick as Trump Defense secretary

Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) said he was "very disturbed" by President-elect Trump's announcement Tuesday that he is choosing Pete Hegseth, an Army veteran and Fox News host, to head the Defense ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

What to Know About Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pick for Defense Secretary

The choice of the Fox News host and veteran was outside the norm. But he was a dedicated supporter of President-elect Donald J. Trump during his first term.

Top stories - The New York Times - 21 hours ago

Trump’s pick for defense secretary wants to purge the Pentagon of 'woke' officials

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, said he believes women shouldn’t serve in combat and that he wants to see the military purged of “woke” officials who ...

Politics - NBC News - 18 hours ago

Trump's defense secretary pick once slammed him for 'shallowness' on foreign policy

Donald Trump this week tapped Pete Hegseth to be his secretary of defense -- despite the Fox News host having previously criticized him before he was elected in 2016.

Republicans Clinch Control of the Senate

After picking up seats in West Virginia, Ohio and Montana and winning an unexpectedly close race in Nebraska, the G.O.P. sealed a majority. Tight races in swing states will determine their margin.

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Republicans capture Senate majority

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California Republican who impeached Trump locked in tight race for reelection

A California House Republican who voted to impeach former President Trump for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot is locked in a tight race for another term, according to a new poll. The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Trump urges voters to oust Republican who voted to impeach him

Former President Trump on Tuesday urged voters to oust Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), one of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach the former president after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the ...

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Here's what happened to House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump

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House Republican who impeached Trump survives challenge from the right in Washington

Rep. Dan Newhouse (Wash.), one of the original 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach then-President Trump after the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot, is projected to survive a challenge from a ...

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Top Senate GOP defense hawk has Pentagon budget boost plan — with sunnier post-Trump-win prospects

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Who would DeSantis choose for Senate if Rubio joins Trump's Cabinet?

If Trump selects Rubio as Secretary of State, DeSantis would gain the power to appoint a temporary Senate replacement.

Who is Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick for U.N. ambassador

President-elect Donald Trump praised Rep. Elise Stefanik, a longtime House ally, as "incredibly strong, tough and smart."

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