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Matt Gaetz, Trump

Donald Trump, Matt Gaetz, and Caligula's Horse | Opinion

President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Matt Gaetz for attorney general ranks next to the story of Roman Emperor Caligula deciding to nominate his horse, Incitatus, as a consul.

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 1d

What Are the Investigations Into Matt Gaetz, Trump's Pick for Attorney General

President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general, tapping a controversial figure who has been the subject of investigations into sexual misconduct.

Yahoo · 20h

Senate confronted with controversial Matt Gaetz confirmation

John Thune the role of majority leader, before that leadership was put to the test with the prospect of confirming controversial former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., as the next United States attorney general.

Trump, Senate and Cabinet

USA Today · 1h

Who has Donald Trump picked for his Cabinet, officials? What to know about RFK

In the last week since winning the election, Trump has already named some of the positions, including the 'border czar' and chief of staff.

Rolling Stone · 23m

Will Trump Be Able to Install His Extreme Cabinet Without Senate Confirmation?

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

Hosted on MSN · 21h

Trump's Cabinet picks will test Senate independence

President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his Cabinet and other high-profile posts will be a test for the new Senate. Will it approve all his appointees or push back?

John Thune, Republicans and Donald Trump

Yahoo · 2d

Republicans reject Trump allies' pick, elect John Thune as next Senate majority leader

John Thune, 63, defeated Sens. John Cornyn and Rick Scott in the secret-ballot vote to succeed Mitch McConnell as Senate majority leader.

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 2d

Who Is Republican John Thune, the New Senate Majority Leader?

GOP Whip John Thune of South Dakota was elected by the Senate Republican Conference to succeed Mitch McConnell as leader in a secret election.

Wall Street Journal · 1d

Republicans Choose John Thune as New Senate Leader for Second Trump Era

The South Dakota senator prevailed over John Cornyn and Trump ally Rick Scott in the vote Wednesday.

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Can Trump Serve a Third Term?

President-elect Donald Trump, who will return to office for a second term on Jan. 20, 2025, recently reignited a ...

The Nation on MSN4h

John Thune Was Trump’s Enemy. Will He Now Be His Friend?

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

Trump calls on contenders for Senate GOP leadership to allow ‘recess appointments.’ Here’s what that means.

President-elect Donald Trump is calling on Republicans in the running for Senate majority leadership to allow him to make ...

Mediaite on MSN1h

FLASHBACK: Trump’s Pick For Solicitor General Argues Presidential Immunity Covers Assassinating Rivals

"John was the lead counsel representing me in the Supreme Court in Trump v. United States, winning a Historic Victory on ...

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President-elect Trump seeks to upend Senate confirmation process

President-elect Donald J. Trump is seeking to circumvent the long and drawn-out process of having to submit nominations to ...

20h

Trump picks vaccine sceptic RFK Jr for health secretary

Donald Trump says Kennedy will help protect Americans from "harmful chemicals" and "make America healthy again".

Trump transition live updates: Not yet known if Gaetz will be confirmed, Thune says

Trump has wasted no time in moving to assemble his team for a second term in the White House -- naming Susie Wiles as his ...

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Republicans promise to protect the Senate filibuster, even if it hinders Trump's agenda

The new Senate Republican majority is promising to leave the filibuster alone — even if it stands in the way of the Trump ...

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