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Senate confirms 235th Biden judge, surpassing Trump’s record
The Senate on Friday confirmed President Biden’s 235th judicial nominee, surpassing the record of 234 judges confirmed during President-elect Trump’s first term in office. Senate Majority Leader ...The Hill - 1h -
In Late Push, Senate Democrats Narrowly Top Trump on Judicial Confirmations
With the vote, the Senate approved its 235th lifetime judge of President Biden’s tenure, besting his predecessor by a single judgeship.The New York Times - 2h -
Senate confirms Biden's 235th judge, beating Trump's record
Senate Democrats confirmed President Joe Biden's 235th judge, beating Donald Trump's record from his first term.NBC News - 3h -
Meet the Cabinet: What to know about Sen. Marco Rubio, Trump's pick for secretary of state
President-elect Trump announced his choice of Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to be his secretary of state. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet takes a look at the senator's career and explains the ...NBC News - 5h -
Why most of Trump's Cabinet picks will get confirmed by the Senate
Why most of Donald Trump's Cabinet picks will probably be confirmed.ABC News - 1d -
Trump picks former Senate candidate Herschel Walker for ambassador to the Bahamas
Walker, a college football star who went on to play in the NFL, unsuccessfully ran for a Senate seat in Georgia two years ago.NBC News - 2d -
Senate prepares for Kavanaugh 2.0 with Trump pick Hegseth
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Senate prepares for Kavanaugh 2.0 with Trump pick Hegseth ...The Hill - 3d -
President-elect Trump talks Cabinet picks, economy at first post-election news conference
President-elect Donald Trump held his first news conference since the election on Monday, answering questions on a variety of topics from his Cabinet picks to the economy and foreign policy. CBS ...CBS News - 3d -
When campaign politics and Cabinet confirmation fights collide: From the Politics Desk
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is feeling from the right in Iowa over Pete Hegseth's defense secretary bid ahead of her 2026 re-election campaign.NBC News - Dec. 13 -
Senate Democrats seek communications between Boris Epshteyn and Trump picks
Two top Senate Democrats are calling on Preisdent-elect Donald Trump's administration picks to be required to disclose any communications they've had with Trump's longtime adviser Boris Epshteyn. ...CBS News - Dec. 12 -
Trump Cabinet picks sand down their conservative media personas: From the Politics Desk
Some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are softening their previous stances as they seek to win over skeptical senators.NBC News - Dec. 12 -
Trump Cabinet picks soften past statements under Senate scrutiny, while others plunge ahead
Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s most vulnerable Cabinet picks are racing to smooth out or overwrite past statements before contentious Senate confirmation fights.NBC News - Dec. 12 -
Trump’s Cabinet Picks Show That the G.O.P. Is Hollowed Out, Too
His cabinet picks show that the Republicans are hollowed out, too.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Trump picks continue senator meetings, man accused of assaulting Nancy Mace
Several of President-elect Donald Trump's team picks are still courting senators for support as confirmation hearings draw closer. This comes as more details emerge about an apparent altercation in ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Conservative group pressuring nine GOP senators to support Trump picks
Heritage Action, the advocacy arm of the conservative think tank Heritage Foundation, is working to pressure GOP senators from nine states to support President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks. The ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
GOP senators change tune over Trump Cabinet picks after MAGA pressure
A pressure campaign from allies of Donald Trump toward Senate skeptics of some of his Cabinet picks appears to be starting to pay offABC News - Dec. 11 -
President-elect Trump's Cabinet selections court Senate votes
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense, met with Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who is expected to be a more centrist voice in the next Senate. He is also ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Hegseth back on Capitol Hill as Trump Cabinet picks look to build support
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks appear to be gaining momentum as the seek support for confirmation. Trump's embattled pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, will be meeting with ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Trump administration picks blitzing Capitol Hill ahead of confirmation hearings
Some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are expected back on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning as they are looking to garner more Senate support ahead of their confirmation hearings. CBS ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks court Senate votes on Capitol Hill
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are making their cases to senators on Capitol Hill, including Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled choice to lead the Department of Defense. He met with Iowa ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Trump's Cabinet picks set off political chain reaction in Florida congressional races
The field of candidates has been set for two special elections in Florida to replace members of Congress nominated for positions in President-elect Donald Trump’s new administrationABC News - Dec. 9 -
Trump administration picks on Capitol Hill courting Senate votes
Two key Republican senators, Joni Ernst and Lindsey Graham, signaled they're open to confirming Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense. Scott MacFarlane reports it was a busy day for several of ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Trump has no use for the Senate: Why not get rid of it?
With his demand for Congress to allow recess appointments for his executive and judicial appointments, Trump is letting his imperial side show.The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Trump's billionaire Cabinet
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story The billionaires stocking Trump’s next administration President-elect Trump made ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Trump speaks out on Pete Hegseth as embattled Pentagon pick fights for confirmation
Donald Trump on Friday made his first public comments supporting Pete Hegseth since he began making rounds on Capitol Hill to shore up support amid various allegations.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Trump’s cabinet picks aren’t just ‘loyalists’. They’re groveling, subservient yes-men | Robert Reich
All of Trump’s nominees are unprincipled enablers who are unlikely to push back when he makes reckless decisions. The media has it all wrong about Trump’s picks for his administration. The ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Trump picks former senator Perdue for ambassador to China
President-elect says candidate’s international business career will help build relations with BeijingFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Trump Picks Former Senator David Perdue to Be Ambassador to China
David Perdue would serve in the role at a time when the U.S.-China relationship is considered to be the most consequential in the world.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on Trump Cabinet picks, the border wall and Hunter Biden's pardon
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz about President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his administrative CabinetABC News - Dec. 5 -
Trump’s Cabinet Will Be an Embarrassment of Wretches
The onslaught of awful makes bad look good.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Trump’s Cabinet choices are disastrous. Why are so many Democrats in Congress quiet?
Trump's Cabinet picks are uniquely dangerous for the country — and many Democrats are acting like everything's normal.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is in peril in the Senate
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department, Pete Hegseth, is in peril over allegations concerning drinking and his treatment of women.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump's controversial Cabinet picks raise questions about lower ethical standards
The former president has shown he has no qualms about putting his most loyal confidants in his administration, no matter their baggage.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
What Trump’s Cabinet Picks Say About Climate Change
President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet would include one person who calls global warming an “existential” threat and some who don’t accept it as a problem at all.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Republican senators torn over FBI background checks for Trump Cabinet picks
Republicans senators returned to Washington after Thanksgiving recess to a renewed peppering of questions about President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Former congressmen preview fight to confirm Trump Cabinet picks
Now that President-elect Donald Trump has named most of his top Cabinet roles, how likely will they get through the confirmation process? Former Republican Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan and former ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Trump’s controversial cabinet picks prep for confirmation hearings
President-elect Trump’s controversial cabinet nominees are making the rounds on Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers as their confirmations near. Meanwhile, Trump has announced that his first trip ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump FBI pick Kash Patel gets lukewarm reception from GOP senators
President-elect Trump's nomination of Kash Patel to take over as FBI director — effectively firing current FBI Director Christopher Wray, who still has three years left in his 10-year term — has ...The Hill - Dec. 3