Trump, GOP and Senate

Trump will have a GOP Senate and House as president — what unified government means for his Cabinet and agenda
Even with unified GOP control of government, Trump's agenda and some of his more controversial nominees may run into some opposition.
Trump tests GOP-led Senate with controversial cabinet picks
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.
Early Trump Cabinet picks create loyalty test for Senate GOP
President-elect Donald Trump intent to nominate several individuals to Cabinet-level positions has created an early loyalty test for Senate Republicans.
Trump risks humiliation by testing Senate Republican loyalty with absurd picks
The first test of Donald Trump's effort to seize power over the federal government will be whether Senate Republicans bend to his will and rubber stamp his appointees no matter how unqualified they are.
Small-state Republicans 'rally around their own' as Trump prepares loyalty test: analysis
Donald Trump has already queued up an uncomfortable loyalty test for Senate Republicans with a long string of controversial nominees even they would struggle to support, like Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) for attorney general — and it remains to be seen whether there will be any serious resistance.
A California Republican who’s not afraid to say the T-word
State Republican leaders have long attempted to distance themselves from the president-elect in hopes that a more moderate image will earn them swing votes in deep-blue California ...
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Who Are The Republican Senators Who Could Block Some Of Trump's Most Controversial Appointments
President-elect Donald Trump has started the nomination process to fill his cabinet, most notably bringing forward some controversial names like Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, former Democratic Rep. Tulsi ...
SEN. JOHN THUNE: The modern Republican Party and our mandate
As Congress returns to Washington, we must prepare the Senate to advance the GOP agenda legislatively and ensure that ...
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Beware Elon Musk’s Influence on the Republican Party
Conservatives should be wary of the dangerously naive -- or self-interested -- Elon Musk's influence on their chosen political vessel.
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 ...
After Ada County GOP upheaval, former leaders aim to reshape Republican politics
The group held an invite-only watch party on election night — just a mile from the Republican Party gathering. Its leaders hope to change the tone of Republican politics.
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 ...
Checks and balances? Some GOP lawmakers say just do whatever Trump wants.
Republican lawmakers increasingly say not only that Trump has a mandate, but that his mandate is all that matters.