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Republican senators demand an end to science and tech cooperation with China
3 days, 16 hours ago

Republican senators demand an end to science and tech cooperation with China

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A group of Republican senators is demanding that the Biden administration revoke a science and technology agreement with China, barely a week after the two countries renewed cooperation for five more years to keep ties from deteriorating. In a letter Thursday to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the lawmakers, led by Sen. Jim Risch, the ranking member of …

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'Not going to be upset': Morning Joe says 'backfiring' Trump ready to dump Cabinet picks
6 days, 2 hours ago

'Not going to be upset': Morning Joe says 'backfiring' Trump ready to dump Cabinet picks

Raw Story  

MSNBC's Joe Scarborough noticed a telling remark in Donald Trump's surprise news conference Monday that the host said indicated softening support for two of the president-elect's nominees. The president-elect spoke to reporters at his at Mar-a-Lago club, and he indicated that he would call for primary challenges to Republican senators who voted against his nominees for "stupid reasons," but would …

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GOP senators targeted by Trump allies keep door open to controversial picks
1 week, 4 days ago

GOP senators targeted by Trump allies keep door open to controversial picks

CNN  

CNN — Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota is the kind of Republican who has been willing to clash with Donald Trump in the past and could be seen as wavering on some of the president-elect’s more controversial choices for his Cabinet. Rounds told CNN on Wednesday he doesn’t see himself opposing any of Trump’s selections, short of “a very …

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Trump defends Hegseth amid allegations of excessive drinking and sexual assault, says he believes he can be confirmed
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump defends Hegseth amid allegations of excessive drinking and sexual assault, says he believes he can be confirmed

Firstpost  

Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News Host, Army National Guard major and combat veteran, spent much of the week on Capitol Hill trying to salvage his Cabinet nomination and privately reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead Trump’s Pentagon President-elect Donald Trump on Friday offered a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice to lead …

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Playbook: Inside the generational fight roiling Democrats
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Playbook: Inside the generational fight roiling Democrats

Politico  

Playbook: Inside the generational fight roiling Democrats Presented by With help from Eli Okun, Garrett Ross and Bethany Irvine DRIVING THE DAY END OF AN ERA, PART I — “Goodbye to the American Century?” by Joshua Zeitz: “The post-WWII world order of American dominance is over. More top reads: TULSI GABBARD latest: “Former officials urge closed-door Senate hearings on Tulsi …

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Project 2025 backers will spend $1 million to pressure GOP senators to confirm Pete Hegseth
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Project 2025 backers will spend $1 million to pressure GOP senators to confirm Pete Hegseth

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. Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts said Thursday that his group will spend $1 million …

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Hegseth is still standing, but hasn’t yet saved his Pentagon bid
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Hegseth is still standing, but hasn’t yet saved his Pentagon bid

CNN  

CNN — Pete Hegseth’s bid to lead the Pentagon is stuck in limbo, as he fiercely battles allegations of drinking and sexual misconduct and can’t be sure if President-elect Donald Trump really has his back. They’re coming after you, get after it.’” He added that Trump said, “‘You go meet those senators and I’ve got your back.’” Hegseth concluded: “It …

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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 …

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When The President Is A Criminal, Should His Appointees’ Backgrounds Matter?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

When The President Is A Criminal, Should His Appointees’ Backgrounds Matter?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — When Americans elected a coup-attempting, sexually abusing, fraud-committing criminal as president, did they by that choice also lower the bar for those serving in his administration? “This question breaks my heart,” said Jennifer Horn, the former chair of New Hampshire’s Republican Party who broke from Trump soon after he was first elected in 2016. Thirty-two …

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'There's another guy': Morning Joe names overlooked senator who could cripple Trump agenda
4 weeks ago

'There's another guy': Morning Joe names overlooked senator who could cripple Trump agenda

Raw Story  

Panelists on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" predicted that Republican senators would hold the line on FBI background checks on Donald Trump's nominees to the Cabinet. "There were real questions about the Trump transition team not using the FBI for background checks," said MSNBC's Jonathan Lemire. "This is where if you are Donald Trump, there is a concerted understanding, recognition you may …

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With Gaetz out, Trump picks former Florida AG Pam Bondi for attorney general
1 month ago

With Gaetz out, Trump picks former Florida AG Pam Bondi for attorney general

NPR  

With Gaetz out, Trump picks former Florida AG Pam Bondi for attorney general AILSA CHANG, HOST: This afternoon, President-elect Donald Trump's first pick for attorney general, former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration for the job. Then this evening, Trump named his new pick to lead the Justice Department, former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. LUCAS: Well, as you …

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JD Vance Just Tweeted, Then Deleted, A Post With So Many Self-Owns In it
1 month ago

JD Vance Just Tweeted, Then Deleted, A Post With So Many Self-Owns In it

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Vice President-elect JD Vance tweeted — and then deleted — a message with so many spectacular self-owns that it is worth taking a moment to dissect what he did. Vance was specifically called out by Grace Chong, chief financial officer and chief operating officer for “Bannon’s War Room,” the podcast hosted by Steve Bannon, a …

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GOP senators divided on release of Gaetz ethics report as Trump pressures them to move quickly
1 month ago

GOP senators divided on release of Gaetz ethics report as Trump pressures them to move quickly

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — As President-elect Donald Trump digs in on his pick of former Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Republican senators are divided over how much information they will demand to move his confirmation — and how much to push back on Trump as he demands that they quickly rubber stamp his Cabinet once he takes office in January. House …

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'Less than even odds': NY Times claims Trump privately admits Gaetz likely won't be AG
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1 month ago

'Less than even odds': NY Times claims Trump privately admits Gaetz likely won't be AG

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump is working the phones on behalf of his would-be attorney general Matt Gaetz — but he's admitting privately there's a good chance it won't work, according to reports. Trump has apparently been calling members to plead Gaetz's case, the New York Times and Politico report, urging them to "give him a shot." But "Trump has admitted that …

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'Won't go well': Morning Joe warns Trump he's already lining up midterm bloodbath
1 month ago

'Won't go well': Morning Joe warns Trump he's already lining up midterm bloodbath

Raw Story  

MSNBC's Joe Scarborough called on Republican senators to block some of Donald Trump's most extreme and unqualified nominees for Cabinet positions, and predicted electoral consequences if they did not. The former president picked Matt Gaetz as his attorney general nominee despite a House Ethics Committee investigation into sex trafficking allegations against him, and Trump has suggested that GOP senators should …

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Trump escalates test of strength over Gaetz pick
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1 month ago

Trump escalates test of strength over Gaetz pick

CNN  

CNN — Donald Trump is creating a show of force that will help define his new term as he tries to leverage Matt Gaetz into the attorney general’s office. The president-elect has been calling senators to press them to confirm his pick early next year, CNN reported Monday — even as counter pressure grows from GOP senators who want to …

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GOP senators divided on release of Gaetz ethics report as Trump pressures them to move quickly
1 month ago

GOP senators divided on release of Gaetz ethics report as Trump pressures them to move quickly

LA Times  

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz faced a House Ethics Committee investigation into whether he engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, accepted improper gifts and sought to obstruct government investigations of his conduct — allegations the Florida Republican denies. House Speaker Mike Johnson, who has positioned himself as Trump’s top ally in Congress, said last week that he will “strongly …

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Trump doubles down on provocative Cabinet picks as their fates hang in the balance
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1 month ago

Trump doubles down on provocative Cabinet picks as their fates hang in the balance

CNN  

CNN — Donald Trump is refusing to back down over his Cabinet picks in the first clash in an epic battle he will wage against Washington when he takes office next year. “These people are manifestly unqualified, and they’re not prepared to run the very complicated organizations they have been asked to run,” the Connecticut Democrat said on CBS’ “Face …

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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 …

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The Senate hasn’t missed J.D. Vance — especially Republicans needing ‘a timeout’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Senate hasn’t missed J.D. Vance — especially Republicans needing ‘a timeout’

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Republican senators may be clamoring for a selfie with Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. “I haven't had any discussion, so I don't know about that,” Sen. Chuck Grassley told Raw Story while walking through the Capitol a few weeks ago. “He's a very smart guy and contributes to discussions,” Sen. John Boozman told Raw Story on his way …

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White House slams those attacking and opposing judicial nomination of Pakistani-American
8 months, 3 weeks ago

White House slams those attacking and opposing judicial nomination of Pakistani-American

Hindustan Times  

Washington, The White House has slammed those attacking and opposing the nomination of highly accomplished Pakistani-American lawyer Adeel Mangi to serve on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and said the US Senate must stand against hate. The United States Senate must stand against hate, must reject baseless claims of guilt by association, and must support Mangi’s confirmation,” he said …

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Israel’s war on Gaza will continue, Netanyahu tells US Republican senators
9 months ago

Israel’s war on Gaza will continue, Netanyahu tells US Republican senators

Al Jazeera  

Israel’s war on Gaza will continue, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told US Republican senators, despite mounting criticism from Democratic leaders about the growing humanitarian catastrophe in the besieged Palestinian territory. Republican Senator John Barrasso criticised Schumer’s comments and said: “We told Israel has every right to defend themselves and he said that’s exactly what they continue to do.” …

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McConnell’s exit as Senate leader means new uncertainty as GOP falls in line with Trump
9 months, 3 weeks ago

McConnell’s exit as Senate leader means new uncertainty as GOP falls in line with Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Long before Sen. Mitch McConnell surprised colleagues Wednesday announcing he would step down as the Republican leader this fall, he knew the time had come. He said, “I have many faults, misunderstanding politics is not one of them.” McConnell’s departure leaves the Senate, and the Republican Party itself, at an uncertain crossroads, days before the Super Tuesday presidential …

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Republican senators confess they skipped Mike Lee's 4-hour filibuster
10 months, 1 week ago

Republican senators confess they skipped Mike Lee's 4-hour filibuster

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Republican senators completely missed Sen. Mike Lee's four-hour filibuster on Saturday. Ted Cruz, Shelley Moore Capito, Chuck Grassley, John Boozman, Mike Rounds, Marsha Blackburn, Tom Cotton, Josh Hawley, Mitt Romney, Tommy Tuberville and Lisa Murkowski all told Raw Story they didn't watch. Sen. Mark Kelly told Raw Story that Lee, has no business coming to Arizona until he …

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