After being Donald Trump’s chief enabler, Mitch McConnell no longer bears the burden of leadership and can be an independent ...

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 ...

The outgoing Senate majority leader called on his GOP replacement to follow the usual confirmation process rather than caving ...

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

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 ...

After several fights broke out on the field following Michigan's win over Ohio State,, both schools are now facing a big fine ...

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce ally to upend America’s ...

We’re in the personnel business,” Sen. Mitch McConnell has said ever since he concluded the biggest piece of business in ...