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GOP Senate Will Confirm All Trump’s Nominees

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) predicted Monday that the new Republican-controlled Senate will approve all of President-elect Donald Trump's nominees. Cotton's words have many implications. He was elected chair of the Senate Republican Conference in November, the third-ranking post in the leadership. His bold statement is that the conference is ready to move beyond the controversy […]

Trump's new coalition puts female nominees at forefront

President-elect Trump has nominated and appointed many women to senior positions, and women will likely play important roles in his administration. President Trump has appointed eight women to cabinet-level positions, double the four he appointed in his first term. The appointment of Susie Wiles as chief of staff makes her the first woman to hold […]

Senate Dems keeping powder dry on Trump nominees: ‘Good-faith consideration’

A handful of Senate Democrats are taking an unexpectedly conciliatory approach to President-elect Donald Trump's list of Cabinet nominees, even pledging to be “tolerant” as the confirmation process begins. . The Democrats' approach signals a significant shift from 2017, when many of President Trump's Cabinet nominees endured overwhelmingly testy confirmation hearings. “Until these people are […]

Will the Senate give up its constitutional check on Trump's nominees? 

As Donald Trump brings a wrecking ball to what is left of our political norm, we need to stop thinking about democratic guardrails and start thinking about barricades and trenches. No advantage is too small to protect, and no weakness is too small to strengthen. The FBI could start by conducting background checks on nominees, which […]

Trump fills his cabinet with 3 nominees to homeland security and immigration

President-elect Donald Trump is aggressively adding talent to Cabinet and other key positions. Thursday was no exception, with a focus on selecting individuals who are committed to border security and carrying out mass deportation operations. President Trump added nominees for Homeland Security and Immigration, appointing Rodney Scott as Director of U.S. Customs and Border Protection […]

Exclusive — Tillis Backs Bondi for AG, Patel for FBI; Will Vote for Hegseth and All Trump Nominees on Floor if Reported Favorably Out of Committee

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) announced his support for former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for attorney general and Kash Patel for FBI director, making key decisions for President-elect Donald Trump. His office confirmed to Breitbart News on Wednesday that he is endorsing several candidates. Tillis also plans to vote for former Fox News host […]

Tucker Carlson Is Behind Trump’s Nominees

Democratic strategist James Carville argued Tuesday on “The Beat” that media personality Tucker Carlson has the most influence over President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominations. Carville said, “Steve Bannon isn't driving this. There's one person driving this, I promise you, and it's Tucker Carlson. Tucker is an old friend of mine. What I see is… there […]

‘One Person Is Driving This’: James Carville Has Outrageous Theory On Trump’s Nominees

Democratic strategist James Carville has singled out Tucker Carlson as a key influence behind President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet choices. inside segment Carville sat down with host Ari Melber on MSNBC's “The Beat” to discuss comments Jonathan Lemire made on the network earlier in the day. Lemire suggested that Patel's nomination had the hallmarks of Steve […]

Schumer urges Thune to preserve Senate’s 'advice and consent' role on Trump nominees

Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (New York) has asked incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R.S. It calls for the Senate to maintain its “vital role” in ensuring that. Branch location. Thune is under pressure from President Trump to put the Senate in extended recess so that the president-elect can make recess appointments to […]