Senate may vote on Trump treasury nominee Bessent this weekend, top Republican says
The U.S. Senate could vote to confirm Republican President Donald Trump's nominee for treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, this weekend, Majority Leader John Thune said on Thursday.
'I just can't agree': Trump's Jan. 6 pardons face pushback from some Republican senators
Some Republicans on Capitol Hill were particularly critical of the pardons for those convicted of assaulting police officers, while others declined to defend Trump's move.
US Senate Advances Nomination of Trump CIA Director Pick
The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to advance the nomination of John Ratcliffe, a former House of Representatives member who served as director of national intelligence during President Donald Trump's first term,
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Live updates: Republican-led Senate poised to advance more Trump Cabinet picks
The Republican-led Senate is poised Thursday to advance more of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees, including John Ratcliffe, his choice to lead the Central Intelligence Agency. Ratcliffe’s confirmation is expected by the end of the day.
Trump energy nominees advance toward vote in full Senate
Full Senate floor votes for the three nominees have not yet been scheduled, though they will likely take place within a week to 10 days.
Unite to confirm Trump’s Cabinet nominees
President Trump must have a full Cabinet who are ready to hit the ground running. Accordingly, Maine Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King should unite with their colleagues and confirm the president’s Cabinet nominees.
Senate committees advance Trump’s energy, environment nominees
President Trump’s picks to lead the nation’s energy and environment-focused agencies all sailed through committee votes on Thursday morning. The Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee advanced Interior Department nominee Doug Burgum 18-2 and Energy Department pick Chris Wright 15-5.
Trump, GOP leaders meet at White House as president plans visit to NC, defends executive orders
President Donald Trump answered questions at a press availability on a range of topics following a White House meeting with ...
Trump's Health Care Executive Order Could Hit Republican States Hardest
Trump's executive orders are set to reshape Affordable Care Act provisions, potentially impacting millions in states like ...
GOP Senator hints at stripping Trump of key power (or curtailing it)
Just hours after being sworn in, Trump pardoned more than 1,500 people charged with crimes in connection to the Jan. 6 attack ...
Who has Donald Trump nominated for his Cabinet? The latest on the nominees
Trump’s pick to lead the Central Intelligence Agency is John Ratcliffe, who formerly served as Director of National ...
Trump says he may withhold federal aid for Los Angeles if California doesn’t change water policies
Trump says the blame for Los Angeles’ struggles to tame some of the deadly fires lies with Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Trump's House GOP allies push birthright citizenship bill after progressive fury at presidential order
House Republicans are pushing a new bill to limit birthright citizenship to babies born with at least one parent who is a U.S ...
Trump’s blizzard of orders gets pushback, questions from GOP lawmakers
President Donald Trump’s blizzard of executive orders during the first few days of his presidency has sent Republican ...
Trump Moves to Empower the Deep State by Hobbling Mass Surveillance Watchdog
In a big win for the surveillance state, Trump is attacking one of the government's only internal oversight agencies.
How Donald Trump's Executive Orders Compare to Project 2025
Trump has put forward policies for the environment, immigration and more that resemble those outlined in Project 2025.
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5 mining fights to watch under Trump
President Donald Trump’s early executive orders called on federal agencies to bolster U.S. mining. President Donald Trump and ...