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Trump issues early challenge to GOP Senate with defiant nominations

Trump is challenging congressional Republicans to defy him as he says he will nominate controversial figures to his Cabinet.

USA Today on MSN · 12h

Trump tests GOP-led Senate with controversial cabinet nominees

Trump announced several controversial cabinet nominees, including Democrat-turned-Republican Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence and Fox News host Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense, both of whom are outside of the traditional mold for appointees to their respective positions.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Trump’s Gaetz nomination sets up test of Senate Republican loyalty

Several senators said they were shocked at the nomination, raising questions about whether they will check Trump.

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USA Today · 11h

Republicans win control of House and Senate in Congress sweep | The Excerpt

Plus, Sen. John Thune will be the next Senate majority leader, while President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his next staff.

PBS · 11h

What Republicans could do with their power as they secure control of House and Senate

House Republicans will maintain their hold on the lower chamber next year, giving the GOP a political trifecta in Washington, controlling both chambers of Congress and the presidency come January. Lisa Desjardins reports.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Republicans win House majority, securing sweeping power in Washington

Republicans won control of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, according to a projection by the Associated Press, handing the party a sweep and ushering in a new era in Washington. With the presidency,

John Thune, Republicans and Mitch McConnell

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Senate Republicans elect John Thune to lead after 17-year McConnell run

Sen. John Thune of South Dakota won on the second round of voting against Sen. John Cornyn of Texas in the race for Senate Republican leader.

The Associated Press on MSN · 20h

Senate Republicans settle on a new party leader after seizing the majority on Election Day

A look at the three candidates: Thune, 63, defeated then-Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle in 2004 after arguing during the campaign that Daschle had lost his South Dakota roots during his years in Democratic leadership. Now Thune is running to become majority leader himself.

The Washington Post · 1d

Senate Republicans choose John Thune to replace Mitch McConnell as majority leader

With the GOP on the brink of a governing trifecta in Washington, Trump looms larger than ever, particularly on Capitol Hill, where his influence looks set to grow.

Could Matt Gaetz Face GOP Revolt? What Senate Republicans Have Said

If all Democratic-aligned (including independents) senators vote against Gaetz's confirmation, it would take just three Republicans to block him. Speaking to Fox News, Republican Senator Tommy ...

12hon MSNOpinion

Opinion: Matt Gaetz is the perfect crash-test dummy for Trump's GOP Senate loyalty test

Donald Trump's history with attorney generals helps explain his slapdash decision to put Rep. Matt Gaetz on the job.

16hon MSN

There’s a plan in case Senate Republicans aren’t as pliant as Trump wants

Senate won’t confirm, say, Matt Gaetz as attorney general? Just wait until they leave — maybe even if they don’t want to.

16hon MSN

Key Senate Democrats Turn the Screws on GOP Over Matt Gaetz Report

Senator Dick Durbin warned Gaetz's resignation "raises serious questions" about the report into his ethics investigation.

13hon MSN

Senate Republicans Signal They Want Gaetz Ethics Probe Details

Pressure is rising in the US Senate for details on the House’s sexual misconduct probe into Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump’s ...

15h

Republicans flip Pennsylvania Senate seat

Republican David McCormick is projected to defeat Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) in one of the nation’s preeminent battlegrounds, ...

11hon MSN

Tuberville's push for Senate Republicans to rubber-stamp Gaetz is blatantly hypocritical

Some Senate Republicans have balked at Trump's picking Matt Gaetz to serve as his attorney general. And then there's Tommy ...

Axios on MSN8h

Meet the GOP's Senate resistance

Next year's outlandish confirmation fights could thrust incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) between his ...

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