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The Washington Post · 1h

Trump looks to bypass Senate for polarizing Cabinet picks

Experts say the president-elect, in pushing for recess appointments, is asking the Senate to abdicate its constitutional duty to confirm or reject executive branch nominees.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Trump pressures candidates for Senate GOP leader to fill his Cabinet right away

John Thune of South Dakota, John Cornyn of Texas and Rick Scott of Florida are running in a secret ballot election Wednesday to lead the GOP conference and replace longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell,

How far can Trump push the envelope? Gaetz and other picks are 'test' to GOP Senators

Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress just ahead of the long-awaited ethics report on him. Trump tapped Gaetz for Attorney General. NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports more. Former U.S. attorney Greg Brower and former Rep.

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USA TODAY on MSN · 3h

Trump transition live coverage: Will Lara Trump fill Marco Rubio's Senate seat

President-elect Donald Trump is still choosing his nominees for his second term in the White House − and making some surprising picks.

The Guardian on MSN · 2h

Trump transition: calls grow to release Matt Gaetz ethics report – live updates

Senior Republican and Democrat say report should be shared despite Gaetz’s resignation from the House. Democratic-led states across the country are gearing up to fight Donald Trump’s plans to carry out mass deportations,

Trump transition live updates: Not yet known if Gaetz will be confirmed, Thune says

Trump has wasted no time in moving to assemble his team for a second term in the White House -- naming Susie Wiles as his chief of staff and New York Rep. Elise Stefanik as U.N. ambassador, among other positions.

Morning Call PA6h

Trump issues early challenge to GOP Senate with defiant nominations

John Thune was elected as the incoming Senate majority leader on Wednesday ... Wayne So long to ‘America’s Flagship’: ...

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Trump tests GOP-led Senate with controversial cabinet nominees

Trump announced several controversial cabinet nominees, including Democrat-turned-Republican Tulsi Gabbard for director of ...

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Trump calls on contenders for Senate GOP leadership to allow ‘recess appointments.’ Here’s what that means.

President-elect Donald Trump is calling on Republicans in the running for Senate majority leadership to allow him to make ...

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Trump declares Senate majority candidates should allow him to make recess appointments

The president-elect said the next Senate majority leader should be open to bypassing Senate confirmation for administration ...

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Trump Tells GOP to Bypass Senate Confirmation Process, Block Biden Judicial Appointments

Donald Trump wants his incoming party leadership to agree to recess appointments even though Republicans control the Senate.

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Republicans reject Trump allies' pick, elect John Thune as next Senate majority leader

John Thune, 63, defeated Sens. John Cornyn and Rick Scott in the secret-ballot vote to succeed Mitch McConnell as Senate ...

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Senate leadership race heats up as Trump issues demands

Senate Republicans are poised to make a historic decision on Wednesday when they'll gather behind closed doors to select ...

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What are recess appointments? What to know about Trump’s plans for the Senate

“Republican control of the Senate thus gives Trump the chance to use recess appointments in radically new way — basically, ...

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Donald Trump Demands Republicans Break With Senate Tradition

President-elect Donald Trump demanded in a social media post on Sunday that U.S. Senate Republicans looking to replace Senate ...

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Republicans promise to protect the Senate filibuster, even if it hinders Trump's agenda

The new Senate Republican majority is promising to leave the filibuster alone — even if it stands in the way of the Trump ...

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