Trump will enter White House with Republicans in control of both House and Senate, creating chance for lasting changes.

But the calendar is subject to change, and it is common for senators to leave Washington for extended weekend breaks. The ...

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

Texas, says he's open to subpoenaing the House Ethics Committee for information on Trump's pick. Others say the confirmation process will bring things to light.

Experts say the president-elect, in pushing for recess appointments, is asking the Senate to abdicate its constitutional duty ...

Donald Trump is considering recess appointments to skip over Senate confirmations for even some of the most powerful ...

Republicans have won full control of Washington, but Democrats will retain two key levers of power to shape legislative ...

The U.S. Capitol is now Trump country, but that doesn’t mean Republican senators want to discuss President-elect Donald Trump ...

Matt Gaetz and Donald Trump share an antipathy for a Justice Department they say has been hopelessly politicized.

Maine's senior U.S. senator says she's planning to run for reelection in two years. Sen. Susan Collins reportedly told the Washington Examiner, a conservative news site based out of Washington, D.C., ...

Plus, Sen. John Thune will be the next Senate majority leader, while President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his next ...

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