The Republican senators who could be headaches for Trump's nominees
If Trump nominates a candidate who Democrats uniformly oppose, he will only be able to lose four votes from his own party. Here's who to watch.
Trump 'challenging' Republican senators with controversial Cabinet picks: ANALYSIS
Donald Trump was elected with a mandate last week. He's now using it to challenge Republican senators to confirm his Cabinet picks.
Republican senators say Matt Gaetz has ‘steep’ climb to nomination
Republican senators signaled Thursday that they plan to closely scrutinize allegations of wrongdoing dogging Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department.
Senate Republicans Alarmed by Gaetz Pick as Attorney General Nominee
Many Republican senators were stunned that Representative Matt Gaetz, Republican of Florida, had been chosen as the nominee, and expressed skepticism that he could secure enough votes for confirmation.
Trump's nominee for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, draws controversy and surprise
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, was under criminal investigation before he resigned from Congress.
The Latest: Republicans Take House as Democrats Sound Alarm Over Matt Gaetz as Attorney General
Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump
Full List of Republican Senators Endorsing Rick Scott for Majority Leader
The Florida senator Rick Scott is the front-runner to become the new Senate majority leader, with several Republican senators ...
GOP Senators Bristle at Trump’s Pentagon Pick: ‘Makes No Sense’
Donald Trump's nomination of Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as Defense Secretary is generating blowback and confusion ...
Some senators "shocked" by Matt Gaetz selection — but GOP warming to AG pick to avoid angering Trump
Republicans who criticized Gaetz in the past urged colleagues to keep an open mind about him as attorney general.
Senators want details of Matt Gaetz ethics probe before his confirmation vote for attorney general
Texas, says he's open to subpoenaing the House Ethics Committee for information on Trump's pick. Others say the confirmation process will bring things to light.
Republican US senator warns he has votes to block Biden court nominee
A U.S. Senate panel on Thursday advanced the nomination of one of Democratic President Joe Biden's final picks to serve as a ...
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What does the Republican ‘trifecta’ mean for Trump and his agenda?
Trump will enter White House with Republicans in control of both House and Senate, creating chance for lasting changes.
Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader
Sen. John Thune has won an internal election among Republican senators to become the chamber’s next majority leader ...
Joe Manchin reminds GOP senators who their boss is
The retiring senator suggested that “likability” is a key factor for majority leaders to have, as being able to work with ...
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Senate Republicans settle on a new party leader after seizing the majority on Election Day
WASHINGTON — It was the first seriously contested Senate Republican leadership election in decades. Three senators were ...
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Watch Republican Senators Melt Down Over Hurricane Relief
Republican Senators Rand Paul and Thom Tillis got into a heated exchange Thursday over aid for hurricane victims in Virginia ...