Several Republican senators have said they are not inclined to abdicate their "advice and consent" role in presidential ...

Donald Trump's extreme administration picks may face an uphill Senate confirmation battle, but they could be forced in through recess appointments.

President-elect Trump has made quick work of pulling together a Cabinet and group of senior aides for his incoming ...

John Thune of South Dakota, who Senate Republicans elected ... Thune also has said that he is open to enabling Trump to make appointments using recess appointment authority. Under the authority, a ...

Washington — When President-elect Donald Trump returns to office next year with Republican majorities in the House and Senate ...

Governor Kristi Noem’s appointment as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security is raising questions for some, but ...

President-elect Donald Trump tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the US Health and Human Services Department. Vaccine stocks ...

New Senate Majority Leader John Thune discusses his priorities for next year and his thoughts on confirming Donald Trump's ...

President-elect Trump is challenging the Senate to dare defy him over the nominations of Matt Gaetz, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The once and future president tried to oust Thune from the Senate in 2022. Thune won another term. Now, he’s the Senate ...

Trump's cabinet nominations require Senate confirmation, and despite a GOP majority, he may struggle to get his picks ...