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Senior Republican plots 'scheme' to derail 4 Trump nominations: MSNBC's Katty Kay
1 week, 6 days ago

Senior Republican plots 'scheme' to derail 4 Trump nominations: MSNBC's Katty Kay

Raw Story  

According to MSNBC contributor Katty Kay, incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune is working behind the scenes with his GOP colleagues to cripple the nominations of at least four of Donald Trump's nominees to his cabinet. With Rep. Matt Gaetz already having withdrawn his name for consideration to be the next attorney general, Kay reported to the "Morning Joe" panel …

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Trump news: Forget Project 2025. Steve Bannon is laying out what’s really coming.
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump news: Forget Project 2025. Steve Bannon is laying out what’s really coming.

Slate  

Steve Bannon got out of prison exactly a week before Election Day. In the week I listened to the show, I heard Boris Epshteyn, a top Trump adviser, congratulate Bannon as a “warrior.” William McGinley, Trump’s choice for White House counsel, declared that the War Room posse “really delivered the victory.” Scott Bessent, Trump’s treasury secretary pick, went on the …

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Republicans Are Mad That Democrats Are Confirming Lots Of Biden's Judges
1 month ago

Republicans Are Mad That Democrats Are Confirming Lots Of Biden's Judges

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Senate Republicans are acting pretty mad that Democrats are using the lame duck to confirm lots of President Joe Biden’s judges. “After last night’s voting extravaganza, I wonder what we are doing.” Capito was referring to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer scheduling votes on some of Biden’s court picks on Monday night. “Particularly in the …

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Trump demands the Senate stop doing its job confirming judges before he takes office
1 month ago

Trump demands the Senate stop doing its job confirming judges before he takes office

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. The White House slammed Senate Republicans and its incoming leader, Senator John Thune of …

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Trump is determined to see Gaetz confirmed as AG despite controversies
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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump is determined to see Gaetz confirmed as AG despite controversies

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump is pressing forward with his decision to put forward former Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general, despite widespread unease on Capitol Hill about entrusting the Justice Department to a figure with limited legal experience who has recently faced investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct. Yet the president-elect has made clear that he views Gaetz as …

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Trump is determined to see Gaetz confirmed as AG despite controversies
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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump is determined to see Gaetz confirmed as AG despite controversies

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump is pressing forward with his decision to put forward former Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general, despite widespread unease on Capitol Hill about entrusting the Justice Department to a figure with limited legal experience who has recently faced investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct. Yet the president-elect has made clear that he views Gaetz as …

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"Totally unqualified": Congress reacts to RFK Jr. nomination
1 month, 1 week ago

"Totally unqualified": Congress reacts to RFK Jr. nomination

Salon  

Donald Trump picked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to join his Cabinet as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday, and that nomination is already ruffling feathers in Congress. Democrats on the Hill sounded the alarm over Kennedy’s nomination, with high-ranking Democratic Rep. Katherine Clark saying she had “great concerns” over Kennedy’s “complete disregard for public …

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Newly elected Senate Majority Leader John Thune has his work cut out for him
1 month, 1 week ago

Newly elected Senate Majority Leader John Thune has his work cut out for him

NPR  

Newly elected Senate Majority Leader John Thune has his work cut out for him AILSA CHANG, HOST: Newly elected Senate Majority Leader John Thune has his work cut out for him. JOHN THUNE: We're excited to reclaim the majority and to get to work with our colleagues in the House to enact President Trump's agenda. DAVIS: That's Wisconsin Republican Senator …

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Senate Republicans are gathering behind closed doors to pick a new majority leader
1 month, 1 week 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 …

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With potential for sweeping control, Republicans pick their next leaders in Congress
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1 month, 1 week ago

With potential for sweeping control, Republicans pick their next leaders in Congress

NPR  

With potential for sweeping control, Republicans pick their next leaders in Congress toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Republicans have selected their party leaders for the next Congress under President-elect Donald Trump. Senate Republicans elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune to serve as Senate Majority Leader when the new Congress convenes in January. We are one team, we are excited to …

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Trump pressures candidates for Senate GOP leader to fill his Cabinet right away
1 month, 2 weeks 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, …

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Republicans just six seats away from clinching control of US House
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Republicans just six seats away from clinching control of US House

India Today  

Republicans on Saturday appeared close to clinching control of the US House of Representatives, a critical element for President-elect Donald Trump to advance his agenda when he returns to the White House in January. With votes still being counted from the November 5 general election, Republicans had won 212 seats in the 435-member House, according to Edison Research, which projected …

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GOP picks up more key House seats while Democrats insist they still have a path to a majority
1 month, 2 weeks ago

GOP picks up more key House seats while Democrats insist they still have a path to a majority

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican leaders projected confidence Thursday that they will keep control of the U.S. House as more races were decided in their favor, while Democrats insisted they still see a path toward the majority and sought assurances every vote will be counted. But Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said “it has yet to be decided” which party will control …

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Senate settles in for leadership drama
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Senate settles in for leadership drama

Politico  

Senate settles in for leadership drama With assists from POLITICO’s Congress team Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., center, is joined by left to right: Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., and Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, as he offers remarks following the Senate Republican policy luncheon at …

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Manchin won’t endorse Harris over vow to gut filibuster to codify abortion rights: ‘Shame on her’
3 months ago

Manchin won’t endorse Harris over vow to gut filibuster to codify abortion rights: ‘Shame on her’

CNN  

Washington CNN — Vice President Kamala Harris’ vow to gut the Senate’s filibuster rule to pass a bill codifying abortion rights has cost her an endorsement from a leading Senate moderate: Joe Manchin. I was hoping she would change this.” Manchin’s comments come in the wake of Harris telling Wisconsin Public Radio this week, “We should eliminate the filibuster for …

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Senate rejects legislation that would expand child tax credit and restore business tax breaks
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Senate rejects legislation that would expand child tax credit and restore business tax breaks

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A bill to expand the child tax credit and restore some tax breaks for businesses failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday as Republicans largely opposed the measure, arguing they would be in position to get a better deal next year. He was also looking to counter assertions from Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s running mate, Sen. …

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The process to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell in Republican leadership has begun
9 months, 2 weeks ago

The process to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell in Republican leadership has begun

NPR  

The process to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell in Republican leadership has begun STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: The longest-serving Senate leader in U.S. history has an equally long legacy. Republican Senator Mike Rounds of South Dakota says a new leader should be independent, as opposed to someone who would kowtow to former President Trump. Right now, Senate minority whip John Thune, also …

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Who would replace Mitch McConnell if he stands down?
1 year, 3 months ago

Who would replace Mitch McConnell if he stands down?

The Independent  

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PGA-Saudi LIV merger has Congress teed off. But one senator won't commit to quitting his golf money.
1 year, 6 months ago

PGA-Saudi LIV merger has Congress teed off. But one senator won't commit to quitting his golf money.

Raw Story  

Republicans and Democrats alike have been blasting the planned mega-merger this week of the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf. But one leading merger critic — Sen. Richard Blumenthal — wasn't so enthusiastic about discussing a recent campaign donation he received from the PGA's political action committee. RELATED ARTICLE: 'PGA is gonna get what it deserves': Condemnation of Saudi …

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Democrats Prepare To Impose A Rail Union Contract That Many Workers Rejected
2 years ago

Democrats Prepare To Impose A Rail Union Contract That Many Workers Rejected

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Congressional Democrats are moving toward a vote that would override the wishes of unionized rail workers by imposing a new contract with the nation’s major rail carriers. The White House said in a statement that tweaking the deal, however “well-intentioned,” would “risk delay and a debilitating shutdown.” The unions have spent months negotiating new contracts with the …

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Which Republican senators are seen as possible votes against Trump?
3 years, 10 months ago

Which Republican senators are seen as possible votes against Trump?

Hindustan Times  

Most every senator has pledged to listen to the evidence in Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial, but most minds were likely made up before the trial began. Sasse said that Trump had “lied to” Americans and the “consequences are now found in five dead Americans and a Capitol building that’s in shambles.” In a recent video, he said Republican …

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As impeachment trial ends, GOP senators face big decision
3 years, 10 months ago

As impeachment trial ends, GOP senators face big decision

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Most every Senate juror has said they will listen to the evidence in Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial, but most minds were likely made up before the trial began. Sasse said that Trump had “lied to” Americans and the “consequences are now found in five dead Americans and a Capitol building that’s in shambles.” In a recent …

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Divided House kicks Greene off committees
3 years, 10 months ago

Divided House kicks Greene off committees

The Independent  

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Dem-led House, drawing a line, kicks Greene off committees
3 years, 10 months ago

Dem-led House, drawing a line, kicks Greene off committees

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A fiercely divided House tossed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene off both her committees Thursday, an unprecedented punishment that Democrats said she’d earned by spreading hateful and violent conspiracy theories. Eleven Republicans joined 219 Democrats in backing Greene’s ejection from her committees, while 199 GOP lawmakers voted “no.” Addressing her colleagues, Greene tried to dissociate herself from her “words …

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