How far can Donald Trump go to push through some of his controversial Cabinet picks, like former Rep. Matt Gaetz?

In choosing South Dakota’s John Thune as their new leader, Senate Republicans appear to have recognized a crucial truth: It is in their party’s interest to be led by a Donald Trump supporter but not a ...

As of Nov. 15, the soon-to-be U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he does not favor recess appointments for President ...

Senate Republicans are faced with the choice of whether to assert independence or confirm a string of unqualified nominees.

Republicans will have a likely 53-seat majority when they start the confirmation process in the next Congress, up one from ...

Donald Trump 's MAGA fanbase raged after it was leaked that Mitch McConnell said 'there will be no recess appointments' for the president-elect's cabinet members.

Recess appointments could allow the president-elect to bypass Senate confirmations for some of the most powerful positions in ...

( The Hill) – Multiple Republican senators are looming as potential obstacles to President-elect Trump’s controversial ...

It’s easier to blame activists, but far more powerful forces have led Democrats to neglect the real crises facing Americans.

Trump Suggests Use of Emergency Powers and the Military for Deportations Donald Trump addressed his plans for mass deportations in a social media post. He is expected to interview candidates for ...