Trump, United States Senate and Republicans

Trump Demands Republicans Allow Some Nominees to Bypass Senate
WASHINGTON—President-elect Donald Trump demanded that the next Republican leader of the Senate agree to allow him to push through at least some nominees without requiring a vote, a move that would give more power to the White House to get around congressional opposition.
Donald Trump Demands Republicans Break With Senate Tradition
Trump suggested on Sunday bypassing Senate confirmation of his political appointments through the use of recess appointments.
Republicans win Senate control. What that means for President-elect Trump
WASHINGTON – Republicans have won control of the Senate, a major boost for President-elect Donald Trump to enact his agenda, confirm his Cabinet officials and secure lifetime appointments for federal judges, including any potential openings on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Trump, allies signal they will try to call the shots for Republican-led Senate
President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday demanded that the next Senate GOP leader allow him to make appointments to his administration and the courts without Senate approval.
Trump Allies Line Up Behind Rick Scott to Be Next Senate Majority Leader
Scott has renewed his push for the leadership position after Republicans flipped four seats from Democrats in this year's election.
MAGA Insiders Skyrocket Rick Scott’s Senate Majority Leader Bid
Donald Trump and his right hand man, Elon Musk, are alerting congressional Republicans who’s in charge as the president-elect’s allies begin their push to elevate a MAGA loyalist to lead the Senate. Sen.
Trump Tells GOP to Bypass Senate Confirmation Process, Block Biden Judicial Appointments
Donald Trump wants his incoming party leadership to agree to recess appointments even though Republicans control the Senate.
Trump pressures candidates for Senate GOP leader to fill his Cabinet right away
Days before Senate Republicans pick their new leader, President-elect Donald Trump is pressuring the candidates to change the rules and empower him to appoint some nominees without a Senate vote.
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Republicans win control of the Senate, NBC News projects; House remains up for grabs
Republicans were favored to win control of the Senate and flipped seats in West Virginia, Montana and Ohio, while the battle ...
Latest election results: Colorado Democrats lose out on a state Senate supermajority, 2 seats determine the state House
Colorado Democrats needed all four remaining Senate contests to swing their way to gain a supermajority in the state Senate.
Republicans win majority in the Senate, flipping control of upper chamber, CBS News projects
Republicans flipped the Senate with projected wins in a number of key races, cementing their majority in the upper chamber.
Republicans on brink of clinching US House control after taking Senate
Republicans on Saturday were close to clinching control of the U.S. House of Representatives, a critical element for ...
Trump wins White House while Republicans gain majority in Senate. Will they win the House?
The turning over of power in Congress to Republicans is anticipated to due to the GOP's key wins in select states.
Republicans clinch Senate control with key flips
Republicans are projected to clinch control of the Senate after flipping at least two key states and successfully protecting ...
Trump's Republicans win control of US Senate, make gains in House
WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Republicans won control of the U.S. Senate with victories in Montana, Ohio and West ...