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

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.

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

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 ...

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer sent a letter to incoming Republican Leader John Thune on Monday urging him to move ...

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 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 ...