New GOP Senate majority leader again has his 'hands full' with 'Donald Trump 2.0': analyst
1 month, 1 week ago

New GOP Senate majority leader again has his 'hands full' with 'Donald Trump 2.0': analyst

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A CNN analyst said Thursday that Donald Trump’s controversial cabinet picks that continue to stun Capitol Hill are just another example that the president-elect better be taken “at his word.” CNN’s Jamie Gangel revealed Republicans' private views about Trump’s still-evolving administration Thursday as news broke he'd offered Robert Kennedy Jr. the role of Health and Human Services secretary. It’s a one-way street.” The CNN analyst added another Republican source told her it’s not likely that all of Trump’s controversial picks will be rejected. Gangel said incoming GOP Senate Majority Leader John Thune likely has his "hands full" amid the chaos. They were all in on this.” Tapper reminded viewers that during Trump’s first term, the Health and Human Services secretary was former Rep. Tom Price, a physician, who the host noted was “a respected Republican member of the House.” He added that Kennedy is obviously “not a scientist, he is not a doctor, he does not have any degrees in this stuff.” Watch the clip below or at this link.

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Trump’s defense pick Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny in Senate
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump’s defense pick Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny in Senate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, spent a second day on Capitol Hill, meeting privately with Republican senators amid rising questions about his ability to effectively lead the Pentagon. “And we welcome their advice as we go through the advice and counsel process.” Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s Pentagon pick, is fighting to hold on to …

Senators took down one Trump Cabinet pick. But the fight over their authority is just beginning
4 weeks ago

Senators took down one Trump Cabinet pick. But the fight over their authority is just beginning

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It’s a short phrase in the Constitution, mentioned in passing. The withdrawal of Matt Gaetz as Trump’s nominee for attorney general dramatically affirmed that the Senate still maintains its “advice and consent” powers when it comes to vetting and installing a president’s Cabinet. “From what I’m hearing from my Republican colleagues on everything from defense secretary to other …

Will Pete Hegseth get Senate approval? Our experts are unanimous
1 month ago

Will Pete Hegseth get Senate approval? Our experts are unanimous

The Telegraph  

You’d have to be hopelessly naive – or Ann Selzer – not to predict that Trump’s nomination picks for Cabinet would run into trouble even before the official hearings. Democrats holding their breath in anticipation of more chaos might find themselves disappointed – there’s no guarantee that the pressure placed on Gaetz will transfer to Hegseth. Hegseth’s removal, voluntary or …

'Middle finger': Columnist says Trump just issued a 'dare' for Republicans to disobey him
1 month, 1 week ago

'Middle finger': Columnist says Trump just issued a 'dare' for Republicans to disobey him

Raw Story  

Donald Trump is kicking off his new presidency with a power move aimed at humiliating Senate Republicans, wrote Karen Tumulty for The Washington Post — and he's daring them to step out of line. Specifically, that move is the nomination of far-right MAGA loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general, mere days before the House was set to …

Warning signs for Trump after GOP lawmakers give him the 'back of their hand': ex-senator
1 month, 1 week ago

Warning signs for Trump after GOP lawmakers give him the 'back of their hand': ex-senator

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According to former Sen. Claire McCaskill, President-elect Donald Trump's post-election honeymoon with Republican party lawmakers hit a major bump on Wednesday during a secret vote. Speaking with the hosts of MSNBC's "Morning Joe," McCaskill –– after criticizing the former president's cabinet picks –– noted the Senate Republicans bypassed MAGA-favorite Sen. Rick Scott to replace majority leader Mitch McConnell with Sen. …

Trump's latest plan 'would really be pushing the limits' of his powers: CNN conservative
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump's latest plan 'would really be pushing the limits' of his powers: CNN conservative

Raw Story  

A conservative commentator questioned the constitutionality of Donald Trump's demand to the Senate's Republican majority to give up their role in approving his nominees for top government positions. The president-elect is pushing newly elected GOP majority leader John Thune to abdicate the confirmation process outlined in the U.S. Constitution as a legislative check on his executive power by allowing recess …

Trump issues early challenge to GOP Senate with defiant nominations
1 month, 1 week 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 …

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

Senate Republicans choose new leader amid MAGA pressure campaign

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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 …

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

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