How does Senate confirmation process work? What to know as Trump makes Cabinet picks
The Senate, according to longstanding practice, begins a nominee’s confirmation process by holding a hearing. The hearing is held “in the committee that has jurisdiction over the department to which the nominee has been nominated,” Chafetz said.
Who has Donald Trump picked for his Cabinet, officials? What to know about Elon Musk, Noem
In the last week since winning the election, Trump has already named some of the positions, including the 'border czar' and chief of staff.
Tracking Trump’s picks for his Cabinet and administration
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) for secretary of state; Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic representative from Hawaii, for director of national intelligence; and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) for attorney general.
Trump picks Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State
President-elect Donald Trump named Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as his nominee for secretary of state on Wednesday, setting up a onetime critic who evolved into one of the president-elect’s fiercest defenders to become the nation’s top diplomat.
Here's who Trump has picked as cabinet members and key advisers
President-elect Donald Trump is building his team, filling out cabinet and advisory roles with those considered to be fierce loyalists. Here's how his new administration is taking shape.
Trump announces latest Cabinet picks
President-elect Trump is assembling his Cabinet and senior staff for his second term in the White House before taking office in January. Trump must nominate leaders for 15 government agencies and other top administration jobs that require Senate confirmation,
Here's Trump's expected picks so far for his Cabinet and administration
President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team are beginning to make announcements about senior-level Cabinet officials and staff who will be part of his administration when it begins in January.
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Democrats push for bump stock ban in Senate hearing
During a Senate hearing on the dangers of bump stocks, Hawaii Democratic Senator Mazie Hirono was surprised to learn that ...
Coons calls Gaetz nomination ‘deadly serious challenge’ to Senate
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) on Wednesday said President-elect Trump’s choice of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) for attorney general ...
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Live: Congressional hearing on UFO encounters
At a House of Representatives committee hearing on unidentified anomalous phenomena Wednesday, lawmakers will hear from a ...
In Thune, Senate Republicans Picked The Most Anti-MAGA Leader In The Mix
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota is one of the most powerful people in Washington that folks outside D.C. have never heard of.
Trump bewilders Senate GOP with Gaetz AG selection
President-elect Trump’s decision to tap Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to become attorney general caught Senate Republicans ...
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Trump's Cabinet Could Include Senator Who Tried to Fight Hearing Witness: Report
who once threatened to beat the shit out of a witness during a congressional hearing - may be tapped to serve as Secretary ...
Pennsylvania Senate contest headed toward a recount, and possibly litigation
The U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania between Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick is headed ...
Legislation to protect reproductive health data gets hearing in Michigan Senate committee
A hearing was held Tuesday by the Michigan Senate’s Committee on Housing and Human Services on legislation that would require ...
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Charter school transparency bills move toward a vote in the Michigan Senate
The bill, along with several other charter school transparency reform proposals, is moving toward a vote in the Senate.
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House hearing seeks to 'cut through the secrecy' on UFOs
The committee held its first hearing in July 2023 following hearings by other committees in the House and Senate.
Senate higher education panel to weigh faculty senates, DEI in Texas. Here's what to know.
In Monday's hearing, the lawmakers will analyze faculty senates, "expose" DEI in workforce curriculum and improve K-12 ...
Explainer: Expect to hear the F-word a lot in the US Senate next year
Republican majorities in both chambers of the U.S. Congress will give Donald Trump the power to achieve many of his goals ...