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

Senators want to see ethics probe into Matt Gaetz before voting to confirm him as AG

Republican senators want details of the Ethics Committee investigation into Matt Gaetz after Trump selected him to run the Justice Department as attorney general.

What to know about Trump "border czar" pick Tom Homan and U.N. ambassador choice Elise Stefanik

Two of President-elect Donald Trump's most loyal supporters have been chosen for significant roles in his upcoming administration. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more ...

What we know about Trump's team picks a week after 2024 elections

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio are the latest expected picks for President-elect Donald Trump's second term. CBS News' Jake Rosen breaks down what's confirmed so far.

What to know about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick for health secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has picked a prominent vaccine skeptic to lead the nation’s sprawling public health apparatus

Health - ABC News - 3 hours ago

House Democrat says Trump's campaign has refused to commit to a smooth transition process

The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Jamie Raskin, is sounding the alarm over former President Donald Trump's failure to enter into key agreements with the Biden administration ...

Swing state voters process Trump win with hope and fear: ‘This is a powder keg moment’

Democrats are coming to terms with a new political reality for America while some – but not all that we spoke to – Republicans look ahead with excitement. US elections 2024 – live updates “I ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Stacey Williams goes public with her allegation against Donald Trump

Thirty-one years after Stacey Williams says she was groped by Donald Trump while Jeffrey Epstein watched, the 56-year-old writer, consultant and former Sports Illustrated swimsuit model went public ...

Trump lashes out as race with Harris goes down to the wire

Democratic candidate tries to stress upbeat message in contrast to Republican rival

Business - Financial Times - November 4

FirstFT: Harris and Trump make final pitches to undecided voters

Also in today’s newsletter, Wall Street’s ‘neocloud’ AI bet and Hamas after Yahya Sinwar

World - Financial Times - November 4

Polls open after Harris and Trump finish their final push

Voting begins in one of the closest presidential contests in recent history

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Triumphant Republicans Grapple With Trump’s Influence as They Return to Capitol

The president-elect is to visit Capitol Hill on Wednesday as Republican senators elect a majority leader. His staffing decisions are already depleting the narrow majority the G.O.P. expects in the ...

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

'Reckless pick': Lawmakers express doubts that Gaetz can get confirmed as attorney general

“I think he has a zero percent shot of getting through the Senate," said Donald Trump ally Rep. Max Miller.

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

What if it's President Harris, but a GOP Senate? That's her allies' fear.

A Republican Senate could block Cabinet and Supreme Court picks, as well as legislation.

Politics - Politico - October 20

What a ‘Tennessee Three’ Member Thinks She Can Achieve by Running for Senate

Gloria Johnson’s bid to unseat Senator Marsha Blackburn appears destined to fail, but she still sees an opening to start chipping away at Republican dominance in the state.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

What to know about Sen. John Thune, the new Senate Republican leader

Sen. John Thune of South Dakota is set to become Senate majority leader in the new Congress, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.

What to know about recess appointments as Gaetz faces Senate headwinds

A recess appointment would allow Trump to install some officials and sidestep lengthy hearings and a floor vote.

Most Interesting Picks from Our First 2025 Mock Draft: Shohei Ohtani goes No. 1 but not a clear-cut choice

Find out why a second-round pick might not be high enough for Jackson Chourio

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

Sanders tussles with Senate challenger over Trump

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and the Republican rival for his Senate seat, Gerald Malloy, got into a back-and-forth over former President Trump during a Wednesday debate. “Mr. Malloy, Donald Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Democratic senator: Trump is having a 'thermonuclear meltdown'

Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz (D) declared Sunday that former President Trump is having a “thermonuclear meltdown” in the final days of the campaign, citing what he called “violent talk, paranoid ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Morning Report — Trump wins; Republicans capture Senate

In today’s issue: Trump wins; Republicans capture Senate Former President Trump is projected to capture Pennsylvania and other battleground states, the prizes he needed to return to the White House ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Trump, Senate GOP victories send markets soaring

Stocks roared out of the gate Wednesday morning following news that former President Trump has secured a second term in the White House and Republicans won a majority in the Senate. The Dow Jones ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

An Emboldened G.O.P. Senate Majority Is Ready to Empower Trump

With a decisive margin in the Senate, Republicans, who have shown their willingness to accommodate the president-elect, will have the numbers to overcome divisions over his personnel and policies.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Large Senate GOP majority strengthens Trump's hand

Republicans have at least a 52-seat Senate majority and are looking to expand it to 54 seats, as GOP candidates are leading the vote counts in Pennsylvania and Nevada. Such a cushion would ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

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

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