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Trump assembles his team
This week, president-elect Donald Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, causing controversy on Capitol Hill. Plus, Trump’s other cabinet ... -
Trump looks to bypass Senate for polarizing Cabinet picks
Experts say the president-elect, in pushing for recess appointments, is asking the Senate to abdicate its constitutional duty to confirm ... -
Two Republicans who lost Senate races refuse to concede
Eric Hovde in Wisconsin has questioned how the election was conducted, while Kari Lake in Arizona has stopped short of ... -
Make America Florida? Trump taps Sunshine State politicos for top jobs
Analysts say Trump’s picks for high-profile positions like secretary of state and attorney general reflect a desire to tap into ... -
Checks and balances? Some GOP lawmakers say just do whatever Trump wants.
Republican lawmakers increasingly say not only that Trump has a mandate, but that his mandate is all that matters. http://www.washingtonpost.com/ -
Judge puts off Jan. 6 trial after defendant points to possible Trump pardon
The judge is the first to postpone a Jan. 6-related trial scheduled for the post-election transition period. http://www.washingtonpost.com/ -
Republican senators say Matt Gaetz has ‘steep’ climb to nomination
Republican senators signaled Thursday that they plan to closely scrutinize allegations of wrongdoing dogging Trump’s pick to lead the Justice ... -
The story of diversity in America is more complicated than it might seem
New analysis from demographer Richard Alba indicates that 1 in 8 U.S. children are mixed-race. http://www.washingtonpost.com/ -
Will the Senate actually confirm Gaetz, Gabbard and Hegseth? Gaming it out.
A look at the various dynamics that will define the first high-stakes clash of Trump’s second term. http://www.washingtonpost.com/ -
Senate Democrats Are Running Out of Time to Pass a Shield Law to Protect Journalism
The PRESS Act, which would protect journalists from government spying, enjoys broad bipartisan support and has passed the House—but it’s ...
