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Trump, Congress

Associated Press on MSN · 7h

Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him

After a resounding election victory, President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans say they have a “mandate” to govern.

The Washington Post · 1d

The Latest: Trump tests Congress with his controversial Cabinet picks

Even before taking office, Trump is challenging the Senate , in particular, to dare defy him over the nominations of Matt Gaetz , Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other controversial choices for his Cabinet and administration positions .

CBS News on MSN · 1d

What unified government means for Trump's Cabinet and agenda

Even with unified GOP control of government, Trump's agenda and some of his more controversial nominees may run into some opposition.

Republicans, House and Congress

SFGate · 8h

Republicans Take Control of the House, Paving the Way for Trump's Plans on Housing

Republicans are now officially projected to win control of the U.S. House of Representatives, clearing the path for President-elect Donald Trump to pursue his full policy agenda, including his proposals affecting housing.

NPR · 3d

Republicans retain their hold of the House, clinching full control of Congress

Republicans have officially won a full trifecta of power in Washington, D.C., following GOP victories in several key U.S. House contests.

USA Today · 2d

Republicans win control of House and Senate in Congress sweep | The Excerpt

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

Matt Gaetz, Senate Republicans

Hosted on MSN · 1d

Even some Senate Republicans say they want to see the House ethics report on Matt Gaetz

Some Senate Republicans are asking to see the House Ethics Committee report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, whom Donald Trump has named as his pick for U.S. attorney general.

Newsweek on MSN · 16h

Ex-RNC Chair Calls Republicans 'Wusses' Over Trump's Matt Gaetz Nomination

Michael Steele called out GOP senators for "privately" saying they won't vote for Gaetz, calling them "wusses" who won't actually go against Trump.

NBC News on MSN · 13h

A majority of Senate Republicans doubt Matt Gaetz will be confirmed as attorney general, sources say

More than half of Senate Republicans, including some in senior leadership positions, privately say they don’t see a path for the former Florida representative, according to a number of Republican sources.

2don MSN

'We're just on day 1': Republicans and Democrats are gearing up for a new status quo in Congress

Republicans are giddy and preparing for at least two years with a trifecta. Democrats are reassessing their losses and ...

2don MSN

The Latest: Republicans win House majority of 218 seats

Republicans have won enough seats to control the House of Representatives, completing the party’s sweep into power and ...

US utilities want Trump, Republicans to save IRA tax credits, Edison CEO says

The U.S. utility industry wants the incoming Trump administration and Republican-led Congress to preserve clean energy and EV ...

Republicans secure total control of Congress as Arizona House races deliver key GOP wins

Boosted in part by two pivotal Arizona races, Republicans have won a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, helping ...

3don MSN

Republicans choose leaders in Congress. Here’s who NC’s Thom Tillis supported.

Meanwhile, in the House, Republicans reelected Rep. Richard Hudson of North Carolina to lead the National Republican ...

Gothamist1d

NY Republicans may kill congestion pricing in Congress if Trump can't nix the tolls

Republicans are set to control both chambers of Congress, and may pursue legislation to end congestion pricing.

Trump seeks to bypass Senate to confirm controversial appointments to Cabinet

Senators are continuing to debate whether to grant President-elect Donald Trump the ability to bypass the chamber's approval for his nominees.

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