Checks Trump Nominees

How Trump — with or without the Senate — could install his Cabinet nominees

The move by the president to adjourn Congress to make recess appointments would create a new precedent, experts say, affecting the way presidents see presidential power going forward.

Gaetz among least favored Trump Cabinet nominees in new survey

President-elect Trump’s attorney general nominee, former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), is among the least favored of his Cabinet nominees, according to a new Harvard CAPS-Harris poll released ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

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 - November 19

In reversals, Trump and Thune look to stop Biden's judicial nominees

Senate Democrats are expected to dedicate hours of floor time in coming weeks as a last-minute effort to confirm President Joe Biden's nominees to the federal judiciary.

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 - November 20

What to know about Trump's labor secretary nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for labor secretary is being applauded by some key labor unions.

Democratic Senator says she ‘absolutely’ can work with Trump Cabinet nominees

Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth (Ill.) said she can “absolutely” work with President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees, so long as they’re willing to work with her. Duckworth joined CBS’ “Face the ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

After Gaetz, other controversial nominees test Trump's sway with Senate Republicans

After Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for attorney general, Senate Republicans are weighing Donald Trump's other controversial picks for his Cabinet.

Trump team reviews Boris Epshteyn ‘consulting agreements’ to push potential nominees

President-elect Trump’s transition team conducted an internal review of consulting agreements involving allegations that one of his longtime advisers was seeking payment to promote those interested ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Election fact check: Trump, allies push allegations of 'cheating' in Pennsylvania

Election officials in Pennsylvania have pushed back on allegations of voter fraud or misconduct made by former President Trump and his allies.

Why Wall Street may hold the ultimate veto power over Trump budget plans

Wall Street investors are bracing for a battle over Trump policies and plans that risk ballooning the U.S. debt load.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Courts restrained Trump in his 1st term. Will they 'check' his power again?

Donald Trump's critics warn that he will have "no guardrails" in a second term, but his agenda and his personal impulses won’t proceed entirely unchecked.

Sen. Klobuchar says she needs background checks to judge Trump's Cabinet

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar emphasized Sunday the importance of FBI background checks for Trump’s Cabinet nominees, which she said is necessary for their confirmation.

World Markets Get Reality Check in the Wake of Trump Election

Trump tariff threats and cabinet picks have the world markets watching and waiting.

Business - Inc. - 20 hours ago

Fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims on noncitizens with criminal convictions

As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.

Fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims on noncitizens with criminal convictions

As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.

Politics - CBS News - 6 hours ago

What to know about Tulsi Gabbard: From Bernie backer to Trump intel nominee

Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to become President-elect Trump’s national intelligence director opens a new chapter in a whirlwind national political career that largely launched alongside the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Trump names Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary – live

Leavitt was Trump campaign’s national press secretary and assistant press secretary in first administration. Trump’s staffing picks and likely contenders – so far Republicans are set to take ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Outcry over stalemate on Gaetz report; Bernie Sanders’ Senate vote on blocking some arms to Israel fails – US politics live

Democrat Susan Wild says committee chair Michael Guest mischaracterized meeting and committee will reconvene in December; US Senate to also vote on two resolutions on mortar rounds and a GPS ...

World - The Guardian - November 21

Latest in Checks Trump Nominees

How Trump — with or without the Senate — could install his Cabinet nominees

Gaetz among least favored Trump Cabinet nominees in new survey

Trump urges Senate GOP to block Biden's last judicial nominees

In reversals, Trump and Thune look to stop Biden's judicial nominees

Trump team ramps up pressure on Senate GOP to approve controversial nominees

What to know about Trump's labor secretary nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer

Democratic Senator says she ‘absolutely’ can work with Trump Cabinet nominees

After Gaetz, other controversial nominees test Trump's sway with Senate Republicans

Trump team reviews Boris Epshteyn ‘consulting agreements’ to push potential nominees

Election fact check: Trump, allies push allegations of 'cheating' in Pennsylvania

Why Wall Street may hold the ultimate veto power over Trump budget plans

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Sen. Klobuchar says she needs background checks to judge Trump's Cabinet

World Markets Get Reality Check in the Wake of Trump Election

Fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims on noncitizens with criminal convictions

Fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims on noncitizens with criminal convictions

What to know about Tulsi Gabbard: From Bernie backer to Trump intel nominee

Trump names Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary – live

Outcry over stalemate on Gaetz report; Bernie Sanders’ Senate vote on blocking some arms to Israel fails – US politics live

Trump’s Cabinet Picks Raise Big Questions. Past Nominees Have Been Undone by Far Less.

GOP senator says Americans 'don't care' who conducts background checks for Trump Cabinet picks

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Checking in on Thanksgiving travelers in Chicago and Boston

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Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee

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