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The new Senate GOP leader walks a MAGA tightrope: From the Politics Desk
John Thunes will quickly face challenges as the new Senate GOP leader, ranging from the legislative filibuster to confirming Trump's Cabinet nominees.Politics - NBC News - November 13 -
GOP senators brush off concerns about Thune’s relationship with Trump
The new Senate majority leader has been critical of the president-elect, but even conservative senators expressed confidence that he would work well with Trump.Politics - Politico - November 13 -
GOP senators: Gaetz nomination to head Justice in serious trouble
Republican senators are warning that Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) nomination to serve President-elect Trump’s attorney general is in serious trouble, even though Republicans will control 53 seats ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Morning Report — Trump squeezes Senate GOP with Cabinet picks
In today’s issue: President-elect Trump wants Washington to take him seriously — and literally. After promising voters he would rewire U.S. governance, he’s putting his political heft to the test ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
GOP senator concerned Gaetz 'can't get across the finish line'
Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) acknowledged to reporters Thursday that former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), whom President-elect Trump nominated to serve as attorney general, might not get ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Vance, Gaetz call senators to shore up support amid GOP concerns
Vice President-elect JD Vance has been working the phones reaching out to senators trying to gauge support for former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz.Top stories - ABC News - November 15 -
Senate GOP gives RFK Jr. pick relatively warm reception
President-elect Trump’s pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) set off immediate alarm among Democrats and public health experts, but so far the ...Politics - The Hill - November 16 -
The 9 GOP senators who could derail Trump’s Cabinet picks
Multiple Republican senators are looming as potential obstacles to President-elect Trump's controversial Cabinet picks, especially his two most polarizing choices: former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Morning Report — GOP Senate and Trump: Salutes or ‘cooling saucer’?
In today’s issue: © The Associated Press | J. Scott Applewhite GOP Senate and Trump: Salutes or ‘cooling saucer’? President-elect Trump learned a few things about Congress during his first term in ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
GOP challenger Hovde concedes Wisconsin Senate race, but questions ballot 'integrity'
Wisconsin GOP candidate Eric Hovde conceded in his race against incumbent Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin.Top stories - ABC News - 4 days ago -
GOP senators deride idea of replacing FBI background checks for Trump nominees
Senate Republicans are rejecting a proposal floated by some advisers to President-elect Trump to take the job of conducting background checks for high-level nominees away from the FBI and give it ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Trump urges Senate GOP to block Biden's last judicial nominees
President-elect Donald Trump urged Republican senators to stop Democrats from confirming any more of President Joe Biden's judicial nominees.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
Trump team ramps up pressure on Senate GOP to approve controversial nominees
President-elect Trump’s transition team is ratcheting up the pressure on Republican senators to embrace his controversial nominees to head the Justice Department, Health and Human Services, the ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Morning Report — Trump lobbies GOP senators to back unusual Cabinet
In today’s issue: It helps to have experience hosting television programs, preferably with good ratings. Telegenic males with money, name recognition, interesting bios and elite degrees are prized. ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Graham urges GOP senators not to join Gaetz 'lynch mob'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.) urged his fellow Republican senators Wednesday not to join what he called the “lynch mob” calling for former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to withdraw his nomination to serve ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
GOP senator: Using military for deportations would be 'huge mistake'
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul (R) denounced the possibility of using the U.S. military for mass deportations, which President-elect Trump has said he'd be open to in recent days. "I will not support an ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Gaetz, Vance meet with undecided GOP senators over AG selection
Matt Gaetz and Vice President-elect JD Vance met with GOP senators who have not committed to confirming Gaetz as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general.Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Hegseth says he's 'cleared' in sex assault case. The police report doesn't say that.
JD Vance returns to Capitol Hill today to accompany Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth. There, he'll meet with GOP Senators to discuss his nomination.Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
Pete Hegseth meets with GOP senators to secure support for expected nomination
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was with Vice President-elect JD Vance on Capitol Hill on Thursday.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
GOP senators warn Trump against aggressive recess appointment move
Republican senators are pouring cold water on the idea that President-elect Trump could force the Senate into an extended recess next year so that he would be able to fill key positions in his ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
GOP senator blocks promotion of top general who oversaw Afghanistan withdrawal
GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin (Okla.) is holding up the promotion for a top general who oversaw the 82nd Airborne Division during the deadly 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, a source has told The ...Politics - The Hill - 19 hours ago -
Trump encounters Senate GOP limits with failed Gaetz AG push
President-elect Trump's ill-fated nomination of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to run the Justice Department marked an early sign of his potential limits in moving his nominees and dealing with ...Politics - The Hill - 17 hours ago -
Pete Hegseth meets with GOP senators to secure support for expected nomination
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was with Vice President-elect JD Vance on Capitol Hill on Thursday.Politics - CBS News - Yesterday -
Republicans take Senate, House control remains uncertain
Scott MacFarlane looks at the implications for Washington's power dynamics, especially if Republicans retain the House.Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
House and Senate Clash Over Ethics Report on Gaetz
Also, nuclear power went from pariah to rising star. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
Hawley holds wide lead in Missouri Senate race: Poll
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) holds a wide lead over Democrat Lucas Kunce in the Missouri Senate race, according to a new poll. A survey released Friday by Emerson College Polling/The Hill, found Hawley ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Democratic Senate candidates hold slim leads in 3 battlegrounds: Polling
Democratic Senate candidates in three key battleground states hold slim leads, according to new polling. A CNN and SSRS survey released Wednesday found Democrats outperforming their Republican ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
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 -
Republicans declare victory in hotly contested Pa. Senate race as final votes are counted
NBC News hasn't yet called the Senate race in Pennsylvania, where Republican Dave McCormick holds a narrow lead over Democratic Sen. Bob Casey.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
Battle for control of House after Republicans take Senate, White House
CBS News has projected former President Donald Trump will return to the White House as Republicans also gain control of the U.S. Senate. All eyes are now on the battle for control of the House of ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Balance of power remains unclear in House as Republicans take Senate, White House
In January, Republicans will take control of the Senate after flipping seats in West Virginia, Ohio and Montana. The House remains up for grabs, although the GOP has made gains to reach the 2018 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Trump returns to Washington flanked by Elon Musk, gets standing ovation from GOP
Donald Trump is back in Washington, arriving with billionaire Elon Musk. His first stop was to speak to House Republicans.Top stories - ABC News - November 13