Trump is challenging congressional Republicans to defy him as he says he will nominate controversial figures to his Cabinet.

Trump announced several controversial cabinet nominees, including Democrat-turned-Republican Tulsi Gabbard for director of ...

Newly elected Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces a series of confrontations ahead within his own party.

In an interview this week with Fox News’ The Will Cain Show, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., said newly elected Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.C., has “got no choice” besides full support ...

Donald Trump has formally offered brainworm-infested, vaccine truther Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a role in his Cabinet.

Senate Republicans are warning that the controversial nominee is unlikely to sail through their GOP-controlled chamber next year without a House ethics report.

Hence, Mr. Trump’s interest in bypassing them. Because the Founders had to travel to and from the national capital by horse, ...

Trump considers recess appointments to bypass Senate confirmations for Cabinet picks, potentially shifting power dynamics.

President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of ...

Senators are calling for access to a House Ethics Committee probe into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., following his ...

Donald Trump has already queued up an uncomfortable loyalty test for Senate Republicans with a long string of controversial ...