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 - Yesterday

Trump’s radical second-term agenda set to test Mexico’s fragility

President Claudia Sheinbaum has limited leverage despite the country being the largest trading partner of the US

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Trump’s early second-term choices fuel fears of extremist agenda

Trump has chosen loyalists and hardliners to lead departments that will shape US policy on immigration, defense and more. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump may have won a second ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

What a second Trump term could look like

Former President Donald Trump has already claimed victory in the 2024 presidential election with CBS News projecting the former president with 266 electoral votes. CBS News' Robert Costa examines ...

Trump unleashed: what a second term will bring

Commanding victory will leave former US president feeling vindicated to press ahead with plans

World - Financial Times - November 6

Why the US gave Trump a second term

Millions of Americans voted to give him a second chance - our North America editor Sarah Smith looks at why.

European Summit Will Focus on Handling Trump’s Second Term

Campaign threats of a trade war, revoked support for Ukraine, and weakening NATO ties will be the focus of a Thursday meeting of EU leaders.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Trump's immigration promises for second presidential term

Former President Donald Trump ran on a campaign to radically overhaul immigration policy in 2024. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more from the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona.

What a second Trump term means for health care

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story What Trump's return could mean for US health policy President Trump’s imminent return to power is poised to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Trump wins historic second term as president

After his stunning victory, Vice President Kamala Harris called President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him. Trump pulled off what is perhaps the biggest comeback in recent American history, ...

Four things for green investors to watch in Trump’s second term

The president-elect will bring major changes to energy and environmental policy

World - Financial Times - 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 vs. McConnell: The final showdown: ANALYSIS

Trump's unlikely to endorse, sources say, because he doubts Rick Scott can win.

Senators Vying to Be G.O.P. Leader Vow to Quickly Confirm Trump Nominees

Senators Rick Scott, John Thune and John Cornyn quickly responded to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s demand on social media, the latest example of his influence over Republican lawmakers.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

What goes into the Senate confirmation process for Trump's cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen a number of nominees to fill out his cabinet, but there's still a Senate confirmation process before those nominees are able to take their posts. Stephen ...

President-elect Trump seeks to upend Senate confirmation process

President-elect Donald J. Trump is seeking to circumvent the long and drawn-out process of having to submit nominations to the Senate for its "advice and consent" by proposing recess appointments ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 hours ago

Can Gaetz get Senate confirmation to be Trump's attorney general?

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz will have to be confirmed by the Senate before he becomes President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. Some members of Congress are already having strong ...

Harris warns women of second Trump term, citing 'father of IVF' comment

During an appearance rally in Green Bay, Wis., Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the risk to American women's health if former President Donald Trump wins a second term. Harris continued by ...

Politics - NBC News - October 18

Maher: October surprise wont 'save us' from second Trump term

With Election Day just shy of two weeks away, comedian and TV personality Bill Maher urged Democrats on Friday to stop waiting for an "October surprise." "Democrats need to stop thinking an October ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

The Memo: Trump leans into populism, crudeness and possibly a second term

Former President Trump is leaning into a mix of populism, aggression and outright crudeness in the final stretch of the election campaign — and it might work. Trump appears to believe that the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Unpacking John Kelly's warning about a second Trump term

John Kelly, who served as White House chief of staff under former President Donald Trump, told The New York Times in a new interview that Trump is "certainly an authoritarian" who "falls into the ...

Trump-Aligned Group Is Poised to Be More Influential Than Project 2025

America First Policy Institute didn’t even exist four years ago. But it is poised to be more influential than Project 2025.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Sanders asks whether Trump would be working for Musk in hypothetical second term

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) expressed concern about the potential extent to which tech billionaire Elon Musk could influence the government and its policy if former President Trump is elected to a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Kamala Harris warns of "chaos and division" in a second Trump term

With the Capitol and White House behind her, Vice President Kamala Harris presented a vision for unity, warning against what she describes as a dangerous return to a Trump presidency.

'Americas First?' A second Trump term could be a renaissance for Latin America

Donald Trump's "America First" approach to Latin American relations could lead to more authentic and sustainable partnerships based on mutual economic interests, addressing the root causes of ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

How a Second Trump Term Could Recast Public Health

Breaking up the C.D.C., moving funds from the N.I.H. — conservatives have floated changes should Mr. Trump regain office.

Health - The New York Times - November 1

Will the Alien Enemies Act make a comeback in a second Trump term?

Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport immigrants if elected, a move that has only been invoked three times in the past 225 years.

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Trump's vows for revenge face few limitations in second term

Former President Trump’s campaign for the White House has been marked by several vows to go after his critics and perceived “enemies” if he wins in November. Trump has in many ways ratcheted up ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

A Second Trump Term? Three Conservative Columnists Unpack What Could Happen.

What will happen after Tuesday to Trumpism and the G.O.P. if Donald Trump wins — or loses?

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

Elon Musk could be the biggest winner of a second Trump term

Elon Musk could reap numerous benefits from a friendly government run by Donald Trump.

Asia braces for steep China tariffs in second Trump term

Former president has outlined plans to revive trade war with Beijing and questioned backing for Taiwan

World - Financial Times - November 6

Dismantling the Department of Education? Trump's plan for schools in his second term

Trump has proposed featuring prayer in public schools and dismantling the Department of Education.

What will Donald Trump's second term in office look like?

A staff of loyalists will be a priority and vengeance will be high on the agenda

World - Financial Times - November 7

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