Lara Trump emerges as an early favorite to fill Rubio's Senate seat

Calls from Republicans are intensifying for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to pick President-elect Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump to replace his secretary of State pick, Marco Rubio, in the ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

Republicans Float Lara Trump to Fill Rubio’s Senate Seat

If Senator Marco Rubio becomes secretary of state, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida will choose his replacement. Some lawmakers are pushing for the president-elect’s daughter-in-law.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Rick Scott backs Lara Trump for Rubio's Senate seat

Florida Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is publicly backing President-elect Trump’s daughter-in-law, Republican Nation Committee co-chair Lara Trump, to replace Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who has ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Lara Trump: ‘I would seriously consider' replacing Rubio in Senate if asked

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Trump, said she would “seriously consider” replacing Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) since he’s been tapped to ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Lara Trump encouraged by GOP early voting signs

Republican National Committee (RNC) co-chair Lara Trump appeared encouraged by early voting signs, saying it's "really great" that former President Trump has been advocating for early voting—an ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

How will Vice President-elect JD Vance's Senate seat be filled?

Vice President-elect JD Vance has served in the U.S. Senate for less than two years and soon the process will begin to pick his replacement in the upper chamber.

Trump selects Marco Rubio, Kristi Noem to fill Cabinet positions

President-elect Donald Trump is filling his Cabinet positions and other administration roles as he prepares for a second term in office. He is expected to name Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as his ...

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.

Trump flips Nevada as Democrat Jacky Rosen holds on to state’s Senate seat

Trump’s win in the state gives him 301 electoral votes, even as Democratic incumbent is re-elected to US Senate. US elections 2024 – live updates Donald Trump has won his sixth battleground ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

What happens to Senate, Congressional seats for those joining the Trump administration

Trump tapped Vance as his running mate in July, prompting him to depart from the Senate to serve as vice president following the election. Here's how the process works.

Clues to a Trump or Harris Victory Could Emerge Early. Here’s What to Look For.

It has been a race unlike any other, and declaring a winner could take a while. Here are some potential harbingers.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment

Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker pay

World - Financial Times - November 8

Europe’s unity at risk as sense of crisis grows

The EU needs investment to boost growth and competitiveness, but the debate over who pays has echoes of the financial crisis

World - Financial Times - November 8

Republicans flip Pennsylvania Senate seat

Republican David McCormick is projected to defeat Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) in one of the nation's preeminent battlegrounds, according to Decision Desk HQ, adding to the party's margins after it took ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Trump to visit White House next week as thousands protest in New York and Washington – live

White House spokesperson says visit is scheduled for Wednesday; demonstration marches past Trump Tower in New York City. Russia’s foreign ministry sees no grounds for talking about resuming ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Jockeying kicks off to fill Vance vacancy in Senate

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) is facing a key decision on whom to tap to fill the term of Vice President-elect Vance as jockeying among Ohio Republicans for the coveted appointment is set to become a ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Rubio backs Scott for GOP Senate leader

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) threw his support behind Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as the upper chamber’s GOP leader. “I will be voting for my Florida colleague ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Speculation swirls over Rubio's Senate successor

The impending vacancy in the Senate following President-elect Trump’s planned nomination of Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R) for secretary of State is already sparking speculation about who will be his ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Trump reportedly tells Putin to not escalate war in Ukraine; Rick Scott emerges as front-runner for Senate leader role – live

Trump told Russian president to not escalate war with Ukraine, Washington Post reports; multiple conservatives endorse the Florida senator as the next leader. Sweep of swing states rubs salt in ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

MLS Cup playoffs: Round 1 sees LAFC, Galaxy emerge as favorites

Inter Miami's elimination wasn't the only shock of Round One, so ESPN unpacks the highs and lows of the wild beginnings of the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Inside the high-stakes race for a Montana Senate seat

It's not just the presidency that will be decided on Election Day. Voters will also decide which party controls the Senate. Right now, Democrats hold a one-seat edge, but the party is defending 23 ...

Justice flips Manchin’s West Virginia Senate seat

Popular Gov. Jim Justice (R) rolled to an easy victory to pick up retiring Sen. Joe Manchin’s (I) seat in West Virginia, marking the first time Republicans have won the seat since the 1950s. He ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Rosen keeps Nevada Senate seat in Democratic hands

Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) is projected to win reelection for a second term in the Nevada Senate race against Republican Sam Brown, according to Decision Desk HQ. Rosen, a former House member and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Trump's Rubio pick divides Republicans

Tensions are brewing over President-elect Trump’s move to tap Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to serve as secretary of State, with some of the president-elect’s allies voicing concerns about the pick. ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

US election 2024 live: Donald Trump says ‘we made history’ as he closes in on victory with win in Pennsylvania

Latest results and reaction after Trump wins crucial swing states, leaving him just three delegates short of 270 needed. US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Trump’s Demand to Skirt Senate Confirmations Poses Early Test of a Radical Second Term

The once and future president is pushing Republicans to systematically abdicate the Senate’s constitutional role in vetting his nominees.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Who might fill President-elect Trump's Cabinet?

President-elect Trump will take office with Republicans in control of the Senate, making confirmations easier.

Trump begins filling out administration positions

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Rep. Elise Stefanik to be the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., and former Congressman Lee Zeldin to head the EPA. Weijia Jiang takes a look at their records and ...

Trump Begins to Fill Top Posts With Loyal Defenders

Also, a judge blocked a Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Trump Expected to Name Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

The president-elect appears to have settled on the Florida senator, who has taken hard-line positions on China, Iran and Venezuela, to be the nation’s top diplomat.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Trump expected to tap Marco Rubio for secretary of state

President-elect Donald Trump and Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida were once political rivals.

Politics - CBS News - 4 days ago

Trump expected to name Rubio as secretary of State

President-elect Trump is expected to nominate Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to serve as secretary of State, according to multiple reports and one source familiar with the matter who spoke to The Hill. ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Trump expected to nominate Rubio for secretary of state

President-elect’s foreign policy team takes shape with Florida congressman Mike Waltz tapped as national security adviser

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Fetterman will vote for Rubio for Trump's secretary of State

Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman said he would vote to confirm his colleague Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) as secretary of State if selected by President-elect Trump. “Unsurprisingly, the ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Rubio and Waltz lower anxiety among Trump critics

President-elect Trump’s expected decision to nominate Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) as his secretary of State and Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) as his national security adviser is offering some reassurance ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Trump selects Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state

President-elect Trump plans to nominate GOP Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida for secretary of state, according to sources.

Trump announces Rubio as pick for secretary of State

President-elect Trump made official his choice to nominate Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) as secretary of State on Wednesday, slotting his former rival into his administration's top diplomatic role. ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Marco Rubio Is Trump’s Pick for Secretary of State

The president-elect said Senator Rubio would be “a strong advocate for our nation, a true friend to our allies and a fearless warrior who will never back down to our adversaries.”

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Rubio report casts spotlight on Trump transition leaks

Politics - Politico - 3 days ago

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