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 […]
Senate Democrat: Multiple Republicans are 'waiting for the right moment to say no' to Hegseth
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said Wednesday he spoke with several Republican colleagues and said they were “waiting for the right time” to reject Pete Hegseth as a candidate for the top Pentagon job. said. “I spoke with five to 10 Republicans and they said they were just waiting for the right time to say 'no' […]
Senate DOGE leader Ernst to take on government telework abuse at first meeting with Musk, Ramaswamy
exclusive: Senator Joni Ernst Government Efficiency Bureau (DOGE) Plans to reduce telework for government employees and sell vacant government office space. Ernst, R-Iowa, is the chair of the Senate DOGE caucus and has been working with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy since President-elect Trump nominated them to lead the new agency. Mr. Musk and Mr. […]
Incoming Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Speaks Glowingly of Hegseth
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), a prominent lawmaker and soon-to-be chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, spoke glowingly about President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, after a meeting on Wednesday. Max Cohen, a Congressional reporter for Punchbowl News, reported that Mr. Hegseth was “impressed” with Mr. Wicker, and that Mr. Wicker […]
Republican Senate eyes energy in reconciliation bill
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‘Pete Hegseth Deserves a Fair Hearing by the Senate’
Vice President-elect J.D. Vance has expressed support for President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, to receive a “fair hearing in the Senate.” in post About X, David Sivak, Congressional and Campaign Editor Washington Examiner, Vance was outspoken about recent calls for Hegseth to withdraw from consideration for defense secretary, the report […]
Romney calls for bipartisanship in farewell Senate speech
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) spoke on the Senate floor. farewell speech In it, he appealed to elected officials to prioritize unity in the face of stubborn partisanship. Romney, who also served as Massachusetts governor and 2012 Republican presidential candidate, said in his speech, “My life's work is group work.” Romney praised the passage of bipartisan […]
Hegseth nomination sinking fast in the Senate
Senate Republicans say President-elect Trump's pick for Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth, faces an extremely tough road to Senate confirmation, with his bleak outlook communicated directly to Trump's transition team. He said he is currently considering other options. Senate officials say there is likely a “firm no” bloc in the Senate Republican conference, including Sens. Susan […]
Schumer Unanimously Re-Elected As Senate Democrat Leader, Despite Party Losing Control Of Upper Chamber
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic Majority Whip Dick Durbin, Republican No. 2, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (R), and Sen. Cory Booker speak with reporters at the U.S. Capitol on December 3, 2024. (Leftist 2nd leg)). Schumer was re-elected as Democratic Senate Minority Leader in the Dec. 3 election to determine leadership positions for the […]
Enraged voters pack meeting on illegal vote counting in PA Senate race: 'Resign today!'
Fox News’ Nate Foy reports on the latest in the Pennsylvania Senate election, and Bucks County Republican committee chair … source