Trump allies back Rick Scott in GOP Senate leader race as they look to influence secret ballot
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) has begun to receive a large amount of support from conservatives aligned with President-elect Donald Trump, following his decisive presidential re-election victory last week. That includes support from billionaire X owner Elon Musk and several U.S. senators. “Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader!” Musk wrote on his platform Sunday. The Tesla […]
GOP Senators Rally Behind Newly-Elected McCormick As Schumer Refuses To Invite Him To Orientation
According to Politico, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has refused to invite Pennsylvania Republican Sen.-elect Dave McCormick to his Senate orientation in November, saying McCormick's campaign is not yet over. Associated Press (AP) called In Pennsylvania's Senate race, it was announced Thursday that McCormick defeated incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Casey with 49% of the vote […]
Trump Chooses GOP Rep Elise Stefanik As US Ambassador To UN
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Republican New York Rep. Elise Stefanik to be the United States' ambassador to the United Nations, the New York Post reported on Sunday. Stefanik is one of the first appointments announced by the incoming administration since Trump won this year's presidential election last Tuesday. President Trump told the New York […]
GOP Senate Majority Leader-Hopefuls Scramble To Address Trump Demands Ahead Of Inauguration
Republican senators vying for majority leader vowed Sunday to meet President-elect Donald Trump's demands ahead of Inauguration Day. playing cards revealed On Sunday, Republican-majority Senate leaders must support recess appointments to ensure Cabinet positions are confirmed quickly and unimpeded. The three senators vying for the leadership position – Sens. John Thune of South Dakota, Sen. […]
Musk backs Scott as Senate GOP leader
Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and ally of President-elect Trump, has publicly endorsed Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) in the Senate Republican leadership race. “Rick Scott becomes Set Majority Leader!” Posted by Musk on Sunday on the social media platform he owns. Scott will face off against Senate Republican Leader John Thune (S.D.) and Sen. John […]
House, Senate GOP to consider new leadership as Trump administration approaches
House and Senate Republicans will meet this week to select new leadership candidates for next year's Congress, the first step toward the Trump administration's looming legislation. The move comes as Republicans are on the brink of securing a triumvirate in Washington. President Trump heads to the White House, Republicans have secured a majority in the […]
State education chief ‘on GOP radar’ launches gameplan for nixing cabinet department
Exclusive: As President-elect Donald Trump privately selects his cabinet, a state official rumored to be on the shortlist for education secretary has announced plans to move the department's responsibilities to states and parents. Fox News Digital has learned that the plan has been announced. In a memo to Oklahoma parents and school administrators, Oklahoma Superintendent […]
Trump says Senate GOP leader candidates must agree to recess appointments
President-elect Trump on Sunday called on incoming Senate Republican leaders to allow recess appointments, effectively allowing nominees and appointments to move forward quickly without requiring Senate confirmation. Recess appointments for emergencies can last up to two years without the advice or consent of the Senate. President Trump suggested Sunday that he would use the practice […]
GOP Rep Schweikert projected to fend off Dem challenger in key Arizona House race
Republican Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) withstood a stiff challenge from Democrats for the seat Democrats had hoped to flip in one of the nation's most closely watched states, The Associated Press said. reported. Arizona's 1st Congressional District was expected to be a close race after Rep. David. Schweikert narrowly won re-election in 2022 by less […]
GOP Flips Colorado’s 8th Congressional District with Gabe Evans’ Victory
Republicans announced Gabe Evans' victory over Democrat Yadira Carabeo, flipping Colorado's 8th Congressional District. According to the Associated Press (AP), the race has not yet been called, but Democratic incumbent Caraveo gave up his candidacy five days after election day, and Evans has now won 2,596 votes (92% coverage). I lost to Mr. “It has […]