Trump Dares the Senate to Vote Down Matt Gaetz

Matt Gaetz is such a terrible choice for attorney general that the odds are already high, within an hour of his nomination being announced, ...

The president-elect is taking a flood-the-zone approach to his cabinet nominations, betting that the Senate won't dare to turn them all ...

President-elect Donald Trump is doubling down on his efforts to ensure former Rep. Matt Gaetz is confirmed as attorney general, calling some ...

Donald Trump's support for 'recess appointments' fuels concerns over weakened US congressional oversight of White House.

After a resounding election victory, President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans say they have a mandate to govern.

“Listen, Donald Trump just won the popular vote for the first time as a Republican in 20 years, and we haven't done that since 2004,” Senator ...

The former president's stunning announcement he would nominate Matt Gaetz as AG drew shocked responses from Republican senators, ...

Allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct are complicating the paths of two of President-elect Trump's most important nominees.

Why it matters: Trump is digging in on his embattled and controversial nominee and is sending an unmistakable message to Senate Republicans that ...

Trump's decision to nominate Matt Gaetz and Tulsi Gabbard is the ultimate dare.

The selection of ex-congressman Matt Gaetz serves as a presidential loyalty exam for Senate Republicans, and may point to several Trump ...

If the Gaetz nomination is some kind of clay pigeon on Trump's part, what's his calculation?

Trump's decision to tap Gaetz for attorney general, Gabbard for intelligence and Hegseth for defense will test the Republican-led Senate's ...

Congressional Republicans who choose to defer to Trump's worst instincts will do him, themselves, their party, and the country no favors.

With the Senate GOP at 53 seats next year, Thune could only afford to lose three GOP senators and still get Gaetz confirmed. Thune's other ...

Criticisms have mounted that former Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general and would break norms, despite a list of questionable actions taken ...

In today's issue: President-elect Trump wants Washington to take him seriously — and literally. After promising voters he would rewire U.S. ...

More than half of Senate Republicans, including some in senior leadership positions, privately say they don't see a path for former Rep.

Who will fill the Congressional seat that was held by Rep. Matt Gaetz? Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump named Gaetz at his choice to be ...

A recess appointment would allow Trump to install some officials and sidestep lengthy hearings and a floor vote.