The Senate must turn back these nominations, and do so en bloc. The RFK Jr. nomination is, in a word, pathetic. Most of his views are little more than pure anti-science kookery, and if he is confirmed ...

In choosing South Dakota’s John Thune as their new leader, Senate Republicans appear to have recognized a crucial truth: It is in their party’s interest to be led by a Donald Trump supporter but not a ...

President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his incoming administration, announcing key loyalists for top roles and a string of controversial Cabinet picks. Follow for live updates.

U.S. Senate Republicans elected John Thune of South Dakota to be the Majority Leader starting in January, opting for a seasoned and well-respected lawmaker despite pressure by supporters of Donald ...

CNN's Harry Enten and John Berman argue that Donald Trump's 2024 election win is not as considerable as initially suspected.

They are expressing high hopes for unified control of government. But before they’ll be able to celebrate enacting sweeping changes to the country’s tax code or overhauling the health insurance ...

The Senate's draft farm bill comes with only a few weeks left to finish legislation and with differences from the House bill.

As Trump's base claims he can appoint his cabinet through recess appointments, McConnell defends the Senate's role, suggests it's the only option ...

President-elect Trump appears to have plenty of political power, but the calendar and congressional negotiations could ...

A number of groups want a full investigation of the allegations that former Rep. Matt Gaetz had sex with a minor.

Plus: Biden’s surprise missile approval for Ukraine{beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Alex Brandon/Evan VucciTrump Cabinet picks face tough road ahead Several of President-elect ...

A deleted quote attributed to Sen. McConnell set Pres.-elect Trump's supporters off over possible interference in staff recess appointments.