JD Vance is bringing some of Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks to meet with Republicans on the Hill

Politics - Politico - 6 hours ago

Trump 'challenging' Republican senators with controversial Cabinet picks: ANALYSIS

Donald Trump was elected with a mandate last week. He's now using it to challenge Republican senators to confirm his Cabinet picks.

Trump tests GOP with controversial Cabinet picks

President-elect Trump is quickly testing the will of Senate Republicans, asking them to back controversial picks to his Cabinet such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

What Trump's strategy may be with controversial Cabinet picks

Some of President-elect Donald Trump's early Cabinet picks, particularly Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS secretary and Matt Gaetz for attorney general, have come with controversy and criticism. CBS ...

Trump cabinet nominees battle misconduct claims and controversy

The president-elect's picks for defence secretary, attorney general and health secretary are under heavy scrutiny.

The Memo: Trump spoils for a fight with controversial Cabinet picks

President-elect Trump is spoiling for a fight as he chooses the members of his incoming administration. Provocative picks from Trump keep coming. The four most prominent so far are former Rep. ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Lawmakers question confirmability of some Trump Cabinet picks

Controversy is growing over some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks. Lawmakers are pressuring the House Ethics Committee to release a report into Trump's pick for attorney general, ...

McConnell may play key role on Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) will be under the microscope when it comes to President-elect Trump’s most contentious Cabinet nominees, with senators watching closely to see if he ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Trump's controversial Cabinet and senior staff picks face uncertain future

President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington.

12:30 Report — Trump's controversial Cabinet picks face uphill battle

Presented by Electronic Payments Coalition — Plus: President-elect previews deportation plan {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. Welcome back to another week of the D.C. madness. Here’s what’s ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

JD Vance is Donald Trump’s Spiro Agnew

With more than a whiff of linkage between Nixon’s choice of Agnew and Trump’s of Vance, the notion of an insurance policy and antidote against conviction by the Senate must have some merit.

Politics - The Hill - October 28

'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.

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

Thune faces first Trump loyalty test

So far, it seems like the Senate’s leader-in-waiting and other Republicans are giving the president-elect wide latitude on his picks.

Politics - Politico - 4 days ago

Recap: NewsNation hosts JD Vance town hall

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), former President Trump's running mate, took part in a town hall with NewsNation's Chris Cuomo on Thursday night. Vance spoke before a live audience made up of Democrats, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

FBI investigating hackers who targeted cellphones used by Trump, JD Vance

The FBI is investigating after Chinese government-linked hackers targeted cellphones used by former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance. CBS News has learned they also targeted ...

A Trump administration would ‘remain in NATO,’ JD Vance says

Republican VP nominee JD Vance tells Kristen Welker that a Trump-Vance administration would remain in NATO amid concerns that Vladimir Putin could invade NATO allies.

Politics - NBC News - October 27

JD Vance Will Become One of America’s Youngest Vice Presidents

Mr. Vance’s victory caps his ideological reversal from anti-Trump author to pro-Trump senator.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Trump celebrates historic comeback, praises running mate JD Vance

Following a projected GOP Senate victory, former President Trump declared an "unprecedented mandate" and applauded JD Vance for his commitment to lead an economic revival. Trump credited Vance for ...

Sunday shows preview: Republicans ride election momentum as Trump Cabinet picks draw scrutiny

As Republicans celebrate their sweep of the House, Senate and White House, President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominations and personnel picks have provoked backlash from Democrats and even within the ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Trump eyes bypassing Congress if Republicans don’t sign off on his Cabinet picks

How far can Donald Trump go to push through some of his controversial Cabinet picks, like former Rep. Matt Gaetz?

No sign of second-guessing on Gaetz and Hegseth Cabinet picks by GOP amid controversies

President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Fox News host Pete Hegseth are coming under new scrutiny. Senate Republicans are privately saying they see no ...

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Trump to meet with congressional Republicans before meeting with Biden

President-elect Trump will head to Capitol Hill Wednesday to meet with GOP lawmakers in Congress before his meeting at the White House with President Biden. CBS News congressional correspondent ...

Trump meets with House Republicans before meeting with Biden

President-elect Donald Trump met with House Republicans in Washington on Wednesday before heading over to the White House to meet with President Biden. CBS News chief White House correspondent ...

Vance brushes off controversial Trump Madison Square Garden rally

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) brushed off the controversy following Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally during a campaign stop in Wisconsin on Monday, saying at one point “we have to stop getting ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

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.

Some Republicans skeptical Trump's pick Matt Gaetz can be confirmed as Attorney General

There was more reaction by Democrats and Republicans to President-elect Trump's choice of former Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general. While the Gaetz choice was defended by some Republicans, ...

Mixed reactions to Trump's Cabinet picks

2024 election updates: Trump asks JD Vance, 'How brilliant is Donald J. Trump?'

Most polls show Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump mostly neck-and-neck in key states with less than two weeks to go to Election Day.

Beyoncé at Kamala Harris rally says ‘time for America to sing a new song’ – US politics live

Harris campaign says crowd of 30,000 is largest to date, while Trump is delayed for rally in swing-state Michigan. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are tied at 48% , according to a new poll by ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

JD Vance calls John Kelly a 'disgruntled ex-employee’ as Kelly calls Trump a ‘fascist’

Donald Trump’s former chief of staff, John Kelly, and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Mark Milley, have reportedly called the former president a “fascist.” On Meet the Press, JD Vance ...

Politics - NBC News - October 27

How will Democrats handle Trump's Cabinet picks?

What do Donald Trump's moves so far as president-elect say about his incoming administration? Political strategists Joel Payne and Lance Trover join "America Decides" to discuss.

Late Night Weighs In on Trump’s Cabinet Picks

Jimmy Kimmel called President-elect Trump’s choices thus far “a real cast of no character.”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Trump’s cabinet picks signal tough stance on China

Experts say appointments of Mike Waltz and others show president-elect is preparing more hawkish stance on Beijing

Business - Financial Times - November 12

Pence 'very encouraged' by Trump's initial cabinet picks

Former Vice President Pence said on Tuesday that he is "very encouraged" by President-elect Trump's initial cabinet picks for his next administration. "I am very encouraged by the early ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

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