Ron DeSantis slows the process to fill vacant Senate seat as Trump world pressure grows

Lara Trump says she hasn't talked to DeSantis about filling Rubio's seat

Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump said Monday that she hasn't talked to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) about filling Sen. Marco Rubio's (R-Fla.) seat. “Well, listen, this is ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

Republicans Float Lara Trump to Fill Rubio’s Senate Seat

If Senator Marco Rubio becomes secretary of state, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida will choose his replacement. Some lawmakers are pushing for the president-elect’s daughter-in-law.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Lara Trump emerges as an early favorite to fill Rubio's Senate seat

Calls from Republicans are intensifying for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to pick President-elect Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump to replace his secretary of State pick, Marco Rubio, in the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Trump's Cabinet moves hand Ron DeSantis a gift — but possibly with strings attached

Ron DeSantis will have a chance to put another stamp on state politics with a big appointment if Marco Rubio becomes secretary of state. But one major question hangs over that opportunity: How ...

Politics - NBC News - November 12

How will Vice President-elect JD Vance's Senate seat be filled?

Vice President-elect JD Vance has served in the U.S. Senate for less than two years and soon the process will begin to pick his replacement in the upper chamber.

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.

As Biden nears Trump's number of judicial confirmations, GOP may slow the process

The Senate has confirmed 217 of Mr. Biden's selections to serve on the federal bench and are aiming to approve more before Republicans take control.

Trump urges Florida official to run in special election to fill Gaetz's seat

President-elect Trump urged Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis to run in the special election for former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R) seat in Florida’s 1st Congressional District on Monday. ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

DeSantis sets special election for Gaetz seat

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Friday formally set a special election date to fill former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) vacant House seat in Florida’s 1st Congressional District. The primary ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Ron DeSantis’ ‘Apprentice’: Governor announces how he’ll pick Marco Rubio’s replacement

Politics - Politico - November 18

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 - November 14

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

Trump flips Nevada as Democrat Jacky Rosen holds on to state’s Senate seat

Trump’s win in the state gives him 301 electoral votes, even as Democratic incumbent is re-elected to US Senate. US elections 2024 – live updates Donald Trump has won his sixth battleground ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

What happens to Senate, Congressional seats for those joining the Trump administration

Trump tapped Vance as his running mate in July, prompting him to depart from the Senate to serve as vice president following the election. Here's how the process works.

Rick Scott backs Lara Trump for Rubio's Senate seat

Florida Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is publicly backing President-elect Trump’s daughter-in-law, Republican Nation Committee co-chair Lara Trump, to replace Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who has ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Hume: 'Trump world' pressure to back Scott in leadership race 'likely to backfire'

Brit Hume, chief political analyst at Fox News, suggested Monday that the push from President-elect Trump's allies to elevate Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) into GOP leadership may not go the way they ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Los Angeles Sparks hire University of Utah coach Lynne Roberts to fill vacant head coach position

The Los Angeles Sparks have hired Utah coach Lynne Roberts to fill their vacant head coach position

Sports - ABC News - November 19

FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment

Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker pay

World - Financial Times - November 8

Europe’s unity at risk as sense of crisis grows

The EU needs investment to boost growth and competitiveness, but the debate over who pays has echoes of the financial crisis

World - Financial Times - November 8

Republicans flip Pennsylvania Senate seat

Republican David McCormick is projected to defeat Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) in one of the nation's preeminent battlegrounds, according to Decision Desk HQ, adding to the party's margins after it took ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Jockeying kicks off to fill Vance vacancy in Senate

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) is facing a key decision on whom to tap to fill the term of Vice President-elect Vance as jockeying among Ohio Republicans for the coveted appointment is set to become a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 10

Trump to visit White House next week as thousands protest in New York and Washington – live

White House spokesperson says visit is scheduled for Wednesday; demonstration marches past Trump Tower in New York City. Russia’s foreign ministry sees no grounds for talking about resuming ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Fix the Senate confirmation process, don't steamroll it

President-elect Donald Trump's demand for a recess to allow his top appointees to take office without a confirmation vote would be a complete abdication of the Senate's constitutional advice and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

Inside the high-stakes race for a Montana Senate seat

It's not just the presidency that will be decided on Election Day. Voters will also decide which party controls the Senate. Right now, Democrats hold a one-seat edge, but the party is defending 23 ...

Justice flips Manchin’s West Virginia Senate seat

Popular Gov. Jim Justice (R) rolled to an easy victory to pick up retiring Sen. Joe Manchin’s (I) seat in West Virginia, marking the first time Republicans have won the seat since the 1950s. He ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Rosen keeps Nevada Senate seat in Democratic hands

Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) is projected to win reelection for a second term in the Nevada Senate race against Republican Sam Brown, according to Decision Desk HQ. Rosen, a former House member and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

US election 2024 live: Donald Trump says ‘we made history’ as he closes in on victory with win in Pennsylvania

Latest results and reaction after Trump wins crucial swing states, leaving him just three delegates short of 270 needed. US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Outpouring of unity in Spain as anger grows over slow response to floods

Hundreds of volunteers take up buckets and brooms in Valencia as the government bolsters its response to the devastating floods.

Scholz under growing pressure to send long-range missiles to Ukraine

US decision to allow Kyiv to use Atacms on Russian targets heaps pressure on German chancellor to send Tauruses

Business - Financial Times - November 18

Trump takes calls from growing list of world leaders following election victory

Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron were among the first world leaders to speak by phone with President-elect Donald Trump.

Senator Mark Warner on Election Security: ‘The Vote Tallying Process Is Good’

The Virginia senator discusses how to mitigate the threat landscape for voters.

Business - Inc. - November 5

Ron's choice: Replacing Rubio pits his future against his loyalty to Trump

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is facing pressure from Team Trump to appoint the president-elect's daughter-in-law. Will he choose loyalty to Trump, or try to secure his own future career?

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Who might fill President-elect Trump's Cabinet?

President-elect Trump will take office with Republicans in control of the Senate, making confirmations easier.

Trump begins filling out administration positions

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Rep. Elise Stefanik to be the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., and former Congressman Lee Zeldin to head the EPA. Weijia Jiang takes a look at their records and ...

Trump Begins to Fill Top Posts With Loyal Defenders

Also, a judge blocked a Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

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

Late Night Processes Donald Trump’s Re-Election

“Trump returning to the White House is a huge historic comeback for someone who literally never went away,” Jimmy Fallon said.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Ron DeSantis slows the process to fill vacant Senate seat as Trump world pressure grows

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