Senate Republicans say they are open to supporting the president-elect's decisions. But they also want to see precedent followed.

President-elect Donald Trump has drawn vehement criticism from Democrats and Never Trump conservatives for threatening to use ...

Trump’s intent to nominate loyalists to fill key Cabinet posts has set up a possible confrontation with the Senate.

As Congress enters recess, the president's ability to appoint ambassadors and other positions in the government has a long ...

Some Republican senators say they're ready to fight for their role to advise and consent on President-elect Donald Trump's ...

Schumer responds to President-elect Donald Trump's bid to get around the Senate’s role confirming cabinet nominees.

The outgoing Senate majority leader called on his GOP replacement to follow the usual confirmation process rather than caving ...

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is urging incoming GOP Leader John Thune to move President-elect Donald Trump's nominees through the traditional confirmation process.

Donald Trump’s plan to nominate Kash Patel as FBI director sets the stage for a fresh round of turbulence at a law ...

After several fights broke out on the field following Michigan's win over Ohio State,, both schools are now facing a big fine ...

We’re in the personnel business,” Sen. Mitch McConnell has said ever since he concluded the biggest piece of business in ...

Republicans will control the White House and both houses of Congress come January. But President-elect Donald Trump's intent ...