Democrats could actually do a lot in the months before Donald Trump takes office to impose guardrails against the next four ...

President Obama’s attempt to circumvent the Senate’s “advise and consent” authority by appointing Richard Cordray as director ...

President-elect Donald Trump threatens BRIC nations with tariffs if they 'move away' from the U.S. dollar. Plus more top ...

What a surprise to agree wholeheartedly (well, almost) with Jim Fossel (“Senate must not shirk its duty on nominee confirmations,” Nov. 24). He is absolutely correct in calling for President-elect ...

The Florida sheriff is the latest of the president-elect’s appointments to back away from a top position in the new administration.

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 ...

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

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer urges incoming Republican Leader John Thune on Monday to move nominees through the ...

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 ...