Sen. Collins Calls For Full Vetting Of Defense Secretary Pick Senator Collins pushes for thorough vetting of Pete Hegseth, while Senator Cramer remains open to confirming him despite misconduct allegations. Top News · Dec 3, 2024
His mother on TV, a slew of allegations and demands to ‘keep fighting’: What on earth does Pete Hegseth do now? ANALYSIS: At the bare minimum, Hegseth is headed for one of the most uncomfortable and public grillings by a Senate panel in recent history, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024
Republican Lawmakers Criticize Biden's Decision To Pardon Son Republican lawmakers criticize President Biden's decision to pardon his son, sparking controversy and concerns over broken promises and erosion of public t... Top News · Dec 3, 2024
The man with a plan to upend government, and what it entails - Roll Call President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for OMB director has suggested refusing to spend all the money Congress appropriates. Roll Call · Dec 2, 2024
The five Republican senators who could thwart Trump’s agenda and nominees Trump’s nominees will now need to be confirmed by the Senate, which Republicans control with a 53-seat majority The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024
Rep. Elise Stefanik Meets With Senators For UN Ambassador Approval Rep. Elise Stefanik actively engages with senators for her nomination as U.S. ambassador to the UN, focusing on support for Israel and combating antisemitism. Top News · Nov 22, 2024
Mitch Mcconnell To Chair Senate Rules Committee And Defense Subcommittee Mitch McConnell takes on new roles in the 119th Congress, emphasizing national security and Senate defense. He praises Sen. Susan Collins and Sen. Deb Fisc... Top News · Nov 22, 2024
Matt Gaetz burned down the House — then was shocked to find he couldn’t do the same to the Senate ANALYSIS: Through the Gaetz attorney general drama, Trump learned an unwelcome truth about the Senate, writes Eric Garcia The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024
Why the Matt Gaetz report blew up the Ethics Committee ANALYSIS: Republicans have found themselves stuck pretty badly between a rock and a hard place, reports Eric Garcia from Congress The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024
Senate Republicans Call For Release Of Gaetz Ethics Report GOP Senators push for transparency in assessing former Rep. Gaetz's nomination for attorney general. Top News · Nov 19, 2024
Stocks Set to Open Mixed as Investors Await U.S. Economic Data and Nvidia Earnings, Fed Speak on Tap December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.14%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.12% this morning as market participants looked ahead to an earnings report from semiconductor stalwart Nvidia, a new batch of U.S. economic data, and comments from Federal Reserve officials. Barchart · Nov 18, 2024
Trump nominees will face friendlier Senate, with bigger majority - Roll Call Republicans will have a likely 53-seat majority when they start the confirmation process in the next Congress, up one from 2017. Roll Call · Nov 18, 2024
Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await U.S. Economic Data and Nvidia Earnings, Fed Speak on Tap December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.09%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.35% this morning as market participants looked ahead to an earnings report from semiconductor stalwart Nvidia, a new batch of U.S. economic data, and comments from Federal Reserve officials. Barchart · Nov 18, 2024
Senate Republicans Express Concerns Over Trump's Cabinet Nominations Senate Republicans scrutinize Trump's cabinet nominations, particularly Matt Gaetz's suitability for attorney general. Top News · Nov 16, 2024
Reason · Nov 15, 2024 The Math Does Not Favor Avoiding Senate Scrutiny of Trump's Bizarre Cabinet Picks Several Republican senators have said they are not inclined to abdicate their "advice and consent" role in presidential appointments.
Top News · Nov 15, 2024 Sen. Tim Scott To Lead GOP Efforts To Increase Senate Majority GOP and Democrats prepare for 2026 Senate elections with strategic focus on key states and fundraising efforts.
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024 Senator Tommy Tuberville threatens Republicans who might vote against Gaetz for Trump’s AG ‘If you wanna get in the way, fine. But we’re gonna try to get you out of the Senate,’ the GOP Alabama senator warned
Top News · Nov 13, 2024 Sen. Collins 'Shocked' At Trump's Nomination Of Rep. Gaetz Senator Susan Collins expresses concern over Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in gove...
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2024 Trump throws Senate into chaos with Gaetz and Gabbard nominations Trump’s decision to nominate Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard is the ultimate dare
The Guardian - US · Nov 13, 2024 Who is Matt Gaetz, the Trump loyalist picked for attorney general? Hard-right congressman led successful charge to oust fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
Roll Call · Nov 13, 2024 Trump plans to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general - Roll Call Donald Trump announced Wednesday he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to be the next attorney general, citing a need to "reform" the DOJ.
Top News · Nov 12, 2024 Senate Republican Opposes Extending Current Government Funding Levels Senator Susan Collins opposes extending current government funding levels through September, aiming to finalize fiscal year 2025 work by December 20th.
Roll Call · Nov 12, 2024 GOP considers handing Trump a path around Senate confirmations - Roll Call Leadership hopefuls have flirted with giving President-elect Donald Trump power to avoid the confirmation process for his Cabinet nominees.
Roll Call · Nov 6, 2024 Trump, GOP poised to add more conservatives to federal courts - Roll Call Republicans will have a wide runway to confirm conservative federal judges and fill any openings on the Supreme Court in the new Congress.
Roll Call · Oct 24, 2024 Spending panel shake-up likely in Senate post-elections - Roll Call Senate appropriators are facing what could be a major shake-up in subcommittee leadership after the upcoming elections.