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Trump’s allies coalesce behind Scott’s bid to lead Senate
Maga’s backing of Florida loyalist aims to ensure president-elect can push his agenda through CongressBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
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 - November 11 -
Trump presses next GOP Senate leader to allow ‘recess appointments’
It comes as Rick Scott has racked up support from prominent conservative backers, including Elon Musk.Politics - Politico - November 10 -
Trump says Senate GOP leader candidates must agree to recess appointments
President-elect Trump demanded on Sunday that the next Senate GOP leader allow him to make recess appointments, which would effectively let him fast-track his nominees and appointments without ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Republicans declare victory in hotly contested Pa. Senate race as final votes are counted
NBC News hasn't yet called the Senate race in Pennsylvania, where Republican Dave McCormick holds a narrow lead over Democratic Sen. Bob Casey.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
Trump’s border security plans face potential obstacle in Senate parliamentarian
President-elect Trump’s GOP allies in Congress want to jam tough immigration and border security reforms through the Senate using a special fast track known as budget reconciliation, but face a ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
House, Senate GOP to consider new leadership as Trump administration approaches
House and Senate Republicans will huddle this week to select a new slate of leaders for the next year's Congress, the first step towards legislating in the looming Trump administration. The moves ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Ottawa Senators By The Numbers: This Team Is Better Than Last Year
If the Senators can find a way to curb some of the problematic minor issues while sustaining their underlying shot and goal metrics, they will be in great shape.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9 -
Senate GOP leadership candidates scramble to support Trump’s demand for recess appointments
Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.), who are all running to become the next Senate GOP leader, say they will do whatever is necessary to allow President-elect ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Senate leadership race heats up as Trump issues demands
Senate Republicans are poised to make a historic decision on Wednesday when they'll gather behind closed doors to select their new party leader.Top stories - ABC News - November 11 -
Trump demands Senate allow him to circumvent hearings to appoint cabinet
Trump urges support from Rick Scott, John Thune and John Cornyn for ‘recess appointments’ while US Senate is paused. US politics live – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Senate Republican leadership fight becomes a proxy for MAGA influence under Trump
An army of online pro-Trump voices is trying to boost underdog Rick Scott for Senate Republican leader over two Mitch McConnell deputies, John Thune and John Cornyn.Top stories - NBC News - November 12 -
Trump makes demand as Senate Republicans prepare to elect new leader
As Senate Republicans prepare to vote Wednesday on a new majority leader, Trump is already weighing in with demands for recess appointments.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Recess appointments could short-circuit Senate opposition to Trump nominees: ANALYSIS
The use of recess appointments to install members of Donald Trump's Cabinet would circumvent a key Senate process, consolidating presidential power.Top stories - ABC News - November 11 -
Senate GOP turned off by Rick Scott pressure campaign
The pressure campaign being waged by allies of Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to boost his chances to become the next Republican leader is having a boomerang effect, as it has increasingly antagonized ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
How Trump plans to avoid Senate fights over Cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump says he wants the next Senate Republican leader to allow "recess appointments." This would allow the White House to temporarily bypass confirmation votes for high-level ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
'I will fight for Arizona': Gallego wins Senate race defeating Kari Lake
Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego makes remarks after becoming the projected winner in the race for Arizona's Senate seat, beating Republican Kari Lake. He becomes Arizona's first Latino senator.Top stories - NBC News - November 12 -
Who would DeSantis choose for Senate if Rubio joins Trump's Cabinet?
If Trump selects Rubio as Secretary of State, DeSantis would gain the power to appoint a temporary Senate replacement.Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
Republicans won big in the Senate. A warning lurks in the purple states.
Republicans’ primary intervention strategy propelled them to a majority, but they failed to flip four battlegrounds that Donald Trump carried.Politics - Politico - November 12 -
Cornyn pledges to give GOP colleagues more power over Senate floor
Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R), who is locked in an intense three-way race to become the next Senate majority leader, is pledging to Republican senators that he will give them more opportunity to ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
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 - November 12
