How and why the US Senate could thwart Trump’s cabinet picks
Trump’s first cabinet reflected, by his standards, a timidity about ostracising the Republican old guard. Rex Tillerson, John Kelly and Jeff Sessions were choices designed to reassure a wary Republican party that their firebrand president was willing to learn from their wisdom and experience.
Why most of Trump's Cabinet picks will get confirmed by the Senate
In the wake of his November victory, President-elect Donald Trump has already had a fairly messy rollout of his Cabinet nominees. His first choice for attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration, and some of his other picks have their own personal scandals or controversies to overcome in the Senate confirmation process.
Fate of Trump’s Cabinet picks unclear as Republicans prepare to take power in Senate
The fate of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet is still unclear after Republican senators spent much of December carefully dodging questions.
Live updates: Trump urges Republican senators to stick together on his Cabinet picks
Get the latest news on the transition to the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump and the new Congress.
US Senate Panel to Hold Hearings on Trump Energy Picks Next Week
The U.S. Senate energy committee will hold nomination hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's picks for energy roles on Tuesday and Wednesday next week, the panel's chairman said on Thursday. The committee will hold a hearing to consider Doug Burgum,
Texas’ senators plan to support Trump’s Cabinet picks
Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks have stirred controversy for past comments and allegations of malfeasance.
Trump’s Cabinet Picks Prepare for Senate Confirmation Hearings
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Senate has a duty to scrutinize Cabinet nominees | GUEST COMMENTARY
What should the Senate do with President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominations? Certainly, it should not follow the advice of Senator Josh Hawley, who said Trump is “entitled to his Cabinet ...
Where pivotal Trump Cabinet nominations stand after delays and disagreements
With less than two weeks to Inauguration Day, here's where some of Trump's most notable Cabinet nominees stand.