Latest in Trump’s Department for ‘Drastic Change,’ and the Race for Senate Leadership
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GOP senator: Trump shouldn’t pardon Hunter Biden
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) says President-elect Trump should not pardon Hunter Biden, President Biden’s son, of felony charges related to his purchase of a revolver in 2018 nor the tax charges he ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Trump’s bold moves to test loyalties of GOP senators
President-elect Trump is testing the loyalty of Senate Republicans, calling on them to allow him to make recess appointments to the executive and judicial branches without the advice and consent of ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Trump bewilders Senate GOP with Gaetz AG selection
President-elect Trump’s decision to tap Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to become attorney general caught Senate Republicans completely flat-footed, and put the party on the defensive immediately over one ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
US justice department files charges over alleged Iranian plot to kill Trump
Trump campaign said US officials warned him in September about suspected Iranian assassination plot. The US justice department is bringing criminal charges over an Iranian plot to kill the ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
How fierce Trump ally Kash Patel could help reshape the FBI or Justice Department
Trump ally Kash Patel, a former Defense Department official who wants to end the "Deep State," could make big changes if he's given a top spot at the FBI or DOJ.Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
What a Trump-Musk Government Efficiency Department should do in its first 100 days
The next Trump administration's efficiency program should prioritize implementing open watchdog recommendations, enacting legislative reforms, streamlining regulations, using AI to automate the ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Gaetz resigns from Congress — possibly skirting long-awaited Ethics report
His resignation came the same day Donald Trump nominated him to be attorney general, but some Republicans think he had other motivations.Politics - Politico - Yesterday -
Trump nominates Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead new efficiency department to ‘restructure federal agencies’ – live
Tesla CEO and onetime Republican presidential hopeful put forward to lead department to ‘dismantle government bureaucracy’ . Trump’s cabinet picks and likely contenders so far Joe Biden is ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Donald Trump Taps Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead Nonexistent Department of Government Efficiency
“These two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies,” ...Tech - Wired - 2 days ago -
Trump health secretary choice is ‘courting catastrophe’, says rights group – as it happened
This blog is closed, thanks for following along. You can read more of our coverage below: . Reaction: RFK Jr condemned as ‘clear and present danger’ after Trump nomination Full report: Trump ...World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago -
Hovde faces high-stakes moment in bid to unseat Democrat in Wisconsin Senate race
Republican Eric Hovde is facing a critical moment in Friday's first Wisconsin Senate debate amid signs he's closing in on Democrat Sen. Tammy Baldwin in one of the country's most competitive races ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
How Kari Lake and Ruben Gallego are trying to reach voters in the Arizona Senate race
Early voting is underway in Arizona, where Republican Kari Lake and Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego are vying for the Senate seat that is being vacated by independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. A new CBS ...Top stories - CBS News - October 19 -
Can Democrats still win in rural states? Montana’s Senate race offers high-stakes litmus test
Jon Tester is fighting to keep his Senate seat amid the prospect that Democrats like him are now facing political extinction in the state. He was a young and little-known underdog. So Max Baucus, ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Scott holds 4-point lead over Democrat in Florida Senate race: Poll
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) holds a 4-point lead over Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in the Florida Senate race, according to a new poll. An Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey released on ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Republican super PAC makes last-ditch push to swing Nevada Senate race
Republicans are making a last-ditch effort to flip Nevada's Senate seat, optimistic that a strong performance from Donald Trump could boost Republican Senate candidate Sam Brown.Politics - NBC News - October 24 -
Middle East War Hits Home in Michigan, Threatening Slotkin in Tight Senate Race
Anger among the battleground state’s sizable contingent of Arab American voters about violence in Gaza and Lebanon could hurt the Democratic congresswoman in a close contest.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
Republican Deb Fischer holds slight lead over Dan Osborn in Nebraska Senate race
Incumbent Sen. Deb Fischer (R) is holding on to a small lead over Independent Dan Osborn in the Nebraska Senate race, according to an independent survey released Monday. The New York Times/Siena ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
CBS News poll finds Democrat Casey narrowly ahead in Senate race in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania voters are likelier to describe Casey's views as "reasonable" than "extreme."Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Australian judge rules senator broke race law by telling rival legislator to return to Pakistan
An Australian judge has ruled that anti-immigration party leader Sen. Pauline Hanson breached a racial anti-discrimination law by crudely telling Pakistan-born Sen. Mehreen Faruqi to return to her ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
In Wisconsin's key Senate race, Eric Hovde's closing message focuses on Tammy Baldwin's sexuality
Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde has attacked the finance career of Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s girlfriend, highlighting their same-sex relationship.Politics - NBC News - November 2 -
With Senate control at stake, these billionaires and groups have spent over $160 million on this one Montana race
Billionaires are keeping a close eye on Montana’s Senate race and have poured an unprecedented amount of money into the state, hoping to tilt the fight to control the Senate.Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
Sen. Jon Tester, Tim Sheehy face off in key Montana Senate race
Sen. Jon Tester is fighting to hold onto his seat against Republican challenger Tim Sheehy in a race that could determine control of the Senate.Top stories - CBS News - November 5