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Trump, Senate and Cabinet

Washington Examiner on MSN · 13h

A ‘Hail Mary’: Trump looks for workarounds to install Gaetz without Senate

While J.D. Vance and his staff survey where senators stand on Gaetz, Trump and his allies suggest they could find other ways to push his picks through.

CBS News on MSN · 14h

How Trump — with or without the Senate — could install his Cabinet nominees

The move by the president to adjourn Congress to make recess appointments would create a new precedent, experts say, affecting the way presidents see presidential power going forward.

The Washington Post on MSN · 7h

The diciest Trump Cabinet picks, ranked

Several of the picks for hugely powerful roles could test even Republican senators’ willingness to sign off, a situation that could tempt Trump to try to go around the Senate co

Washington Commanders, Senate and RFK Stadium

Hosted on MSN · 13h

Washington Commanders Stadium News: RFK bill passes Senate committee, keeping hope alive for team’s return to D.C.

W ashington D.C. and the Washington Commanders got a win in the Senate today. The city has been trying to get the federal government to transfer ownership of the site that used be

USA Today on MSN · 14h

RFK Stadium bill passed by Senate committee, clearing hurdle for Commanders' potential D.C. return

Washington D.C. is one step closer to making a play for the Washington Commanders and the team's return to the former site at RFK Stadium. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed legislation that would give the District of Columbia control ...

The New York Times · 13h

Commanders return to RFK Stadium remains a possibility after Senate committee vote

The U.S. Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed a bill allowing the District of Columbia government to control federal land.

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'It's not rocket science': Senate Democrats detail lessons from their victories

Four Senate Democrats won even as Trump carried their states, and they say their races provide some key lessons for the party ...

12hon MSN

How Republican Dave McCormick’s Senate campaign ended Pennsylvania’s Casey dynasty

Pennsylvania Republicans took to the polls in the May 2022 primary and nominated celebrity physician Dr. Mehmet Oz their ...

11hon MSN

Trump presses ahead with polarizing picks despite Senate GOP doubts

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees for attorney general and Pentagon chief will be meeting with senators on Capitol Hill ...

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Could Trump Hire Gaetz Without Senate Approval? A Recess Appointment Primer

The Constitution allows the president to circumvent the Senate and install appointees while the chamber is in recess, an ...

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Who Could Replace Marco Rubio in the Senate? Ron DeSantis Gives Update

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will be tasked with filling Rubio's Senate seat if he is confirmed as Trump's Secretary of ...

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Local Washington officials brace for four years of playing defense against Trump

During Trump’s turbulent first four years in office, he and the local government publicly sparred multiple times – in tones ...

Washington Examiner on MSN19h

Everything you need to know about Pennsylvania’s Senate recount battle

Sen.-elect David McCormick walks through a corridor before meeting with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and ...

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US Senate to consider measures blocking some arms sales to Israel

WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate is due to vote on Wednesday on legislation that would block arms sales to ...

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Senate Republicans deliver a message to Trump: Gaetz's confirmation is in jeopardy

Matt Gaetz, has little chance of being confirmed, according to multiple Senate Republican and people around Trump. And ...

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