Rebel GOP senators begin to stand up against Trump plan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rebel GOP senators begin to stand up against Trump plan

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to use a process known as "recess appointments" if GOP senators give him a hard time with his more controversial administration picks, who range from anti-vaxxer conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard — whose critics consider her an apologist for Russian President Vladimir Putin — as intelligence director. Incoming Senate majority leader Thune wasn't Trump's first choice for that position — the president-elect would have preferred far-right agitator Sen. Rick Scott. Bolton on Friday reported, "Republican senators are pouring cold water on the idea that President-elect Trump could force the Senate into an extended recess next year so that he would be able to fill key positions in his Cabinet without going through the Senate confirmation process. Sen. James Lankford said of an extended forced Senate recess, "I don’t anticipate the Supreme Court would sustain that."

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New Majority Leader Thune kicks off Senate session with pledge to preserve filibuster
1 week ago

New Majority Leader Thune kicks off Senate session with pledge to preserve filibuster

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — New Senate Majority Leader John Thune is kicking off the new session with a promise to preserve the filibuster, saying in his first floor speech as leader that his priority will be to “ensure the Senate stays the Senate.” Thune, R-S.D., and Senate Republicans are taking power on Friday a little more than two weeks before Donald Trump …

7 GOP Senators Who Could Be On Donald Trump’s Naughty List
2 weeks, 4 days ago

7 GOP Senators Who Could Be On Donald Trump’s Naughty List

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Donald Trump is making a naughty list and checking it twice. “Everybody toe the line, everybody line up,” Sen. Lisa Murkowski said at a conference earlier this month, characterizing Trump’s approach. “If they’re unreasonable, if they’re opposing somebody for political reasons or stupid reasons… I would say they probably would be primaried,” Trump said of …

'Last culling': MSNBC host expects midterms to rid GOP of senators not in MAGA 'lockstep'
1 month, 1 week ago

'Last culling': MSNBC host expects midterms to rid GOP of senators not in MAGA 'lockstep'

Raw Story  

The MAGA wing of the Republican Party has been successful in taking over the House of Representatives, but there are still those in the U.S. Senate who don't adore Donald Trump. But in two years, one-third of the Senate will be up for reelection again — and an MSNBC reporter thinks that could see a further culling of those not …

How GOP lawmakers are 'privately' pushing back on full Trump House takeover: report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How GOP lawmakers are 'privately' pushing back on full Trump House takeover: report

Raw Story  

Ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz's withdrawal from the attorney general nomination earlier this week offers a preview of how Republicans might push back on President-Elect Donald Trump's desire to completely take over the Legislative Branch, according to Politico's Olivia Beavers, Jordain Carney, and Myah Ward. Ahead of the former Florida congressman's withdrawal amid facing sex trafficking allegations, "GOP senators pushed back privately, …

Trump can bypass Mitch McConnell to force through recess Cabinet hires: expert
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump can bypass Mitch McConnell to force through recess Cabinet hires: expert

Raw Story  

Outgoing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has vowed that Donald Trump will not be successful in pushing the Senate into recess so that his Cabinet nominees can bypass the confirmation process. Sargent noted that Trump has appointed "profoundly unqualified people" to serve as the heads of top agencies like Fox host Pete Hegseth, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, Gov. "So, the …

Recess appointments: Can Trump bypass Senate to appoint Gaetz, other aides?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Recess appointments: Can Trump bypass Senate to appoint Gaetz, other aides?

Al Jazeera  

Throughout his business, media and political career, Donald Trump has demonstrated a willingness to break the norm. “Any Republican Senator seeking the coveted LEADERSHIP position in the United States Senate must agree to Recess Appointments, without which we will not be able to get people confirmed in a timely manner,” Trump wrote on social media, prompting all three contenders for …

Senate GOP head delivers unwanted 'message to Trump team': report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Senate GOP head delivers unwanted 'message to Trump team': report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump on Sunday got a potentially devastating message from the Senate GOP leader, according to a report. Trump prior to announcing his nomination of Matt Gaetz said Republican leaders need to be ready to consent to recess appointments to skip the process of confirmation, despite the fact that the GOP just won the majority in the body. But over …

Donald Trump Already Setting Up A Potential Constitutional Crisis Over His Appointments
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump Already Setting Up A Potential Constitutional Crisis Over His Appointments

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Four years after sending a violent mob to the U.S. Capitol to coerce Congress into giving him a second term despite his election loss, Donald Trump is again trying to bully lawmakers, this time by demanding they adjourn and let him bypass their constitutional role if they will not quickly confirm his choices for his …

Trump’s top team sets stage for White House power grab
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s top team sets stage for White House power grab

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON—In naming a set of unconventional nominees to run federal departments, Donald Trump this week also took steps to push for a broader goal: realigning the balance of power among Washington’s major institutions so that more authority flows from the White House. “Clearly, he wants power for the purpose of overthrowing the established practices of government," said former Sen. John …

'Unprecedented': Analyst says Trump is torching normal procedure to test his Senate allies
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Unprecedented': Analyst says Trump is torching normal procedure to test his Senate allies

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump is now urging the Senate to go into recess so he can make executive branch appointments without requiring congressional approval — potentially including controversial picks like Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general. This move has left some GOP allies uneasy, and one of Trump's own White House press secretary candidates has noted it would be "pushing …

How Donald Trump Could Bypass Congress To Install Matt Gaetz As Attorney General
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How Donald Trump Could Bypass Congress To Install Matt Gaetz As Attorney General

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The mood in Congress among Republicans following Donald Trump’s announcement of former Rep. Matt Gaetz as his pick for attorney general was best summed up by Rep. Mike Simpson : “Are you shittin’ me?” Several Republicans on Wednesday said they were “shocked” and skeptical that the Senate would approve Gaetz next year — but there …

Trump issues early challenge to GOP Senate with defiant nominations
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump issues early challenge to GOP Senate with defiant nominations

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Just hours after Republican Sen. John Thune was elected as the incoming Senate majority leader on Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump presented him with one of his first tests — an announcement that he intends to nominate controversial Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general. “I think it’s a little bit of a test,” said Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer of …

Trump’s Cabinet picks will test Senate independence
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump’s Cabinet picks will test Senate independence

LA Times  

Former President Trump shakes hands with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at a campaign rally in October in Duluth, Ga. “There is a difference between having a broader ideological mix and choosing sex trafficker for attorney general of the United States,” said Marc Short, who served as Trump’s legislative affairs director during his first term and as chief of staff to …

Dem senator warns Trump proposal 'would be the end of the United States Senate'
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Dem senator warns Trump proposal 'would be the end of the United States Senate'

Raw Story  

A Democratic senator warned Wednesday that President-elect Donald Trump's push for recess nominations might spell the end of the U.S. Senate. Speaking with CNN's Jake Tapper after the announcement that Rep. Matt Gaetz was Trump's pick for attorney general, Sen. Chris Murphy said he saw jaws drop among his colleagues. Tapper asked Murphy about a possible recess appointment for someone …

John Thune Will Be Senate’s New Republican Leader, Replacing Mitch McConnell
1 month, 4 weeks ago

John Thune Will Be Senate’s New Republican Leader, Replacing Mitch McConnell

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Senate Minority Whip John Thune was elected the next Senate Republican leader on Wednesday, ensuring Sen. Mitch McConnell’s right-hand man will lead the new GOP majority as President-elect Donald Trump begins his second White House term next year. “This Republican team is united behind President Trump’s agenda, and our work starts today,” he said. “We …

Senate Republicans choose new leader amid MAGA pressure campaign
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Senate Republicans choose new leader amid MAGA pressure campaign

Raw Story  

Senate Republicans on Wednesday chose their next majority leader to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell and brought to a close an intense pressure campaign from President-elect Donald Trump's MAGA allies. Thune and Cornyn both boast lengthy tenures in the Senate, dating back to former President George W. Bush’s administration, and strong ties to the institutionalist wing of the GOP. Carlson mounted …

A look at the candidates vying to be the next Senate majority leader
1 month, 4 weeks ago

A look at the candidates vying to be the next Senate majority leader

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In the first seriously contested Senate Republican leadership election in decades, three senators are vying to replace longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell when he steps down from the post at the beginning of next year and Republicans take back the Senate majority. South Dakota Sen. John Thune, Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Florida Sen. Rick Scott have been …

Senate Republicans are gathering behind closed doors to pick a new majority leader
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Senate Republicans are gathering behind closed doors to pick a new majority leader

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican senators will gather behind closed doors Wednesday to decide who will replace longtime Senate leader Mitch McConnell and lead their new majority next year — a decision that could shape the future of the Senate, and the party, as Donald Trump reclaims the presidency. South Dakota Sen. John Thune, Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Florida Sen. Rick …

Senate Republican leadership rivals rally behind Trump's recess appointment call
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Senate Republican leadership rivals rally behind Trump's recess appointment call

India Today  

With the race underway to select the next Senate Republican leader, candidates like Senator John Thune, John Cornyn, and Rick Scott are actively backing President-elect Donald Trump’s demand for greater latitude in making recess appointments to key administration and judicial posts. Without these pro forma sessions, Trump would have the ability to make temporary appointments lasting until the end of …

The big takeaway from Trump’s whirlwind round of personnel announcements
1 month, 4 weeks ago

The big takeaway from Trump’s whirlwind round of personnel announcements

Politico  

And the president-elect is attempting to exert influence over the contest for Republicans’ next Senate leader by demanding that Sen. Mitch McConnell’s successor support so-called recess appointments — a call quickly backed by the person his allies are pushing for the job, Sen. Rick Scott. He is less interested in bringing on those seeking to make headlines for themselves, said …

Trump to steamroll his own party in Congress with 'recess appointments' and demands Republicans elect Senate leader who will comply
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2 months ago

Trump to steamroll his own party in Congress with 'recess appointments' and demands Republicans elect Senate leader who will comply

Daily Mail  

President-elect Donald Trump has demanded that any Republican senator vying to be the next majority leader must back his use of recess appointments. Trump posted on X: 'Any Republican Senator seeking the coveted LEADERSHIP position in the United States Senate must agree to Recess Appointments, without which we will not be able to get people confirmed in a timely manner. …

Trump demands next Senate leader allow him to bypass approval for cabinet appointments
2 months ago

Trump demands next Senate leader allow him to bypass approval for cabinet appointments

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump called on Republican Senators vying for the majority …

Trump pressures candidates for Senate GOP leader to fill his Cabinet right away
2 months ago

Trump pressures candidates for Senate GOP leader to fill his Cabinet right away

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Days before Senate Republicans pick their new leader, President-elect Donald Trump is pressuring the candidates to change the rules and empower him to appoint some nominees without a Senate vote. In a statement on X and Truth Social, Trump said that the next leader “must agree” to allow him to make appointments when the chamber is on recess, …

Don’t stand in the way of my cabinet picks, Trump tells Senate
2 months ago

Don’t stand in the way of my cabinet picks, Trump tells Senate

The Telegraph  

Donald Trump has demanded that the incoming Republican Senate leader fast-track the approval of his cabinet. The president-elect has not endorsed a candidate in the race for the Senate leadership but Rick Scott, a Florida senator, has emerged as a frontrunner after gaining support from key Trump backers Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson and Marco Rubio. Mr Trump posted on his …

Trump pressures GOP Senate leadership hopefuls to fill cabinet quickly
Top News
2 months ago

Trump pressures GOP Senate leadership hopefuls to fill cabinet quickly

Al Jazeera  

President-elect says leadership candidates must agree to allow him to bypass Senate confirmation votes for appointees. US President-elect Donald Trump has said that any Republican lawmaker vying to be a party leader in the United States Senate must allow him to appoint cabinet officials without a confirmation vote in the chamber. In a post on his Truth Social platform on …

Trump orders senators to appoint 'no judges' for remainder of Biden's presidency
2 months ago

Trump orders senators to appoint 'no judges' for remainder of Biden's presidency

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump moved to seize a measure of power months before being sworn in by demanding that the U.S. Senate not allow President Joe Biden to appoint any judges during his remaining time in office. In a social media post on Sunday, Trump avoided endorsing a Republican majority leader for the next Senate but put some conditions on his …

Trump calls on GOP senators vying to be majority leader to agree to recess appointments
2 months ago

Trump calls on GOP senators vying to be majority leader to agree to recess appointments

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump is demanding Republican senators vying to be majority leader support recess appointments for his nominees — a way for presidents to essentially bypass Congress that has recently been blocked by the minority party. All three senators running in this week’s secret-ballot election quickly signaled support for the idea, even though Democrats could filibuster motions to …

Mitch McConnell On Republican Senate Control: 'The Filibuster Will Stand'
2 months ago

Mitch McConnell On Republican Senate Control: 'The Filibuster Will Stand'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON – Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday that the Senate’s supermajority threshold for passing legislation will be safe with Republicans controlling the chamber — even if President-elect Donald Trump pushes to kill the filibuster. McConnell is stepping down as leader, but his comments Wednesday signaled Senate Republicans will likely defend the filibuster even if Trump …

GOP wins back control of the Senate
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2 months ago

GOP wins back control of the Senate

Politico  

They have other possible pick-up opportunities in states like Wisconsin, Nevada, Michigan, Arizona and Pennsylvania. The party will take control just as longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell steps down from his role atop the conference, and it’s still unclear who will take his place. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is expected to stay on as the top Democrat in the chamber …

Republican warns GOP could 'squander the best opportunity' its had in a 'long time'
2 months ago

Republican warns GOP could 'squander the best opportunity' its had in a 'long time'

Raw Story  

Sen. John Cornyn made a final sales pitch to voters before Tuesday’s election for a second Donald Trump term – and a GOP majority in Congress – warning his fellow Republicans Monday that the next two years will have been “squandered” if Trump doesn’t return to the White House and Republicans don’t control both chambers. “I think we’re going to …

Senate Republicans will choose first new leader in nearly 20 years
2 months ago

Senate Republicans will choose first new leader in nearly 20 years

NPR  

Senate Republicans will choose first new leader in nearly 20 years toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images; Samuel Corum/Getty Images The only thing close to certain about the next Senate Republican leader is they will likely be named John. The top two candidates vying to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., as Senate leader are Sens. Thune, as the current second-highest-ranking Republican, …

Texas Sen. Cornyn announces run for GOP leader as scramble to succeed McConnell begins in the Senate
10 months, 1 week ago

Texas Sen. Cornyn announces run for GOP leader as scramble to succeed McConnell begins in the Senate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Texas Sen. John Cornyn has informed his colleagues that he intends to run for Senate Republican leader, becoming the first senator to announce a campaign after Sen. Mitch McConnell said he will step down from the post in November. “And I am confident Senate Republicans can restore our institution to the essential role it serves in our constitutional …

Texas Sen. Cornyn announces run to succeed McConnell as GOP leader
10 months, 1 week ago

Texas Sen. Cornyn announces run to succeed McConnell as GOP leader

LA Times  

Sen. John Cornyn, who served as Mitch McConnell’s No. “And I am confident Senate Republicans can restore our institution to the essential role it serves in our constitutional republic.” There has long been speculation that Cornyn, South Dakota Sen. John Thune and Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso — the “three Johns” — would all vie to replace McConnell if and when …

These Republican lawmakers are 'uneasy' about Trump's success in GOP primary: report
11 months, 3 weeks ago

These Republican lawmakers are 'uneasy' about Trump's success in GOP primary: report

Raw Story  

There's more than enough time for some GOP lawmakers to support their presidential candidate, whoever it may be. While Trump won Iowa by a 30-point margin over Florida Ron DeSantis and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, some in D.C. believe the contest isn't over and therefore aren't endorsing Trump yet, according to CNN. “I’ve always been worried” about Trump’s chances …

Punishing their own but passing few laws, a Congress in chaos leaves much to do in 2024
1 year ago

Punishing their own but passing few laws, a Congress in chaos leaves much to do in 2024

LA Times  

Demonstrators calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war chant inside the U.S. Capitol. “We’re going to persevere,” Schumer said in an interview with the Associated Press, listing bills to lower the price of insulin, ensure child safety online and others he is lining up for the new year. “I’m not very happy with how productive the Senate has been …

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2024
1 year, 10 months ago

The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2024

CNN  

CNN — The 2024 Senate map presents a daunting challenge for Democrats. Arizona Incumbent: Independent Kyrsten Sinema Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Sen. Kyrsten Sinema hasn’t yet said whether she’s running for reelection, but her decision to leave the Democratic Party late last year and become an independent has scrambled this race in a state where Democrats have won three Senate elections …

McConnell reelected Senate GOP leader: ‘Not going anywhere’
2 years, 1 month ago

McConnell reelected Senate GOP leader: ‘Not going anywhere’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sen. Mitch McConnell was reelected as Republican leader Wednesday, quashing a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, the Senate GOP campaign chief criticized after a disappointing performance in the midterm elections that kept Senate control with Democrats. “I think everybody in our conference agrees we want to give it our best shot.” At a GOP senators lunch …

Trump brags about destroying Mitch McConnell’s plan to recruit a coveted Senate candidate
2 years, 10 months ago

Trump brags about destroying Mitch McConnell’s plan to recruit a coveted Senate candidate

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump celebrated on Thursday after Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell failed at recruiting a top contender to challenge Sen. Mark Kelly in the 2022 midterm elections. Doug Ducey of Arizona reaffirmed his decision Thursday not to run for the Senate this year, dealing a blow to Mitch McConnell, the Senate minority leader, while delighting former President Donald …

More GOP lawmakers enlist in Trump effort to undo Biden win
4 years ago

More GOP lawmakers enlist in Trump effort to undo Biden win

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A growing number of Republican lawmakers are joining President Donald Trump’s extraordinary effort to overturn the election, pledging to reject the results when Congress meets next week to count the Electoral College votes and certify President-elect Joe Biden’s win. Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said in a statement that she will vote to affirm the election and urged …

Publicity Stunt, Says Team Biden as Dozen Republican Senators Launch Futile Bid to Overturn Election Result
4 years ago

Publicity Stunt, Says Team Biden as Dozen Republican Senators Launch Futile Bid to Overturn Election Result

News 18  

A growing number of Republican lawmakers are joining President Donald Trump’s extraordinary effort to overturn the election, pledging to reject the results when Congress meets next week to count the Electoral College votes and certify President-elect Joe Biden’s win. Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said in a statement that she will vote to affirm the election and urged colleagues in …

Arizona Senate race could play crucial role in confirmation
4 years, 3 months ago

Arizona Senate race could play crucial role in confirmation

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — If Arizona Democrat Mark Kelly wins a seat in the U.S. Senate, he could take office as early as Nov. 30, shrinking the GOP’s Senate majority at a crucial moment and complicating the path to confirmation for President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. Trump has pledged to nominate a replacement for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a liberal icon …

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