Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) joined a growing group of Republicans in the upper chamber refusing to pledge support for former Rep.

The Senate must confirm 24 cabinet positions before those individuals can begin their first day in office. Here's a look at ...

President-elect Donald Trump wants the Senate to bypass approval for his Cabinet choices. How is that possible? We'll explain ...

President-elect Donald Trump has declared a strong intention to use recess appointments in his next term. What are recess ...

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

Kentucky U.S. Sen. Rand Paul said Thursday that he will lead the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, ...

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

The legislation in question would amend rules around carrying a firearm in certain governmental buildings in Lansing. During ...

Senate Republicans are warning that the controversial nominee is unlikely to sail through their GOP-controlled chamber next year without a House ethics report.

There is no need for hearings on the nominations of Tulsi Gabbard and Matt Gaetz. Republican senators should immediately make both nominations irrelevant.

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