GOP senators targeted by Trump allies keep door open to controversial picks
Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota is the kind of Republican who has been willing to clash with Donald Trump in the past and could be seen as wavering on some of the president-elect’s more controversial choices for his Cabinet.
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Will GOP senators resist Trump on Cabinet picks?
Americans are growing suspicious of experts, and many of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks reflect that. So will Republican senators pivot to character attacks to sink Trump’s nominees? On the latest episode of “Impromptu,” deputy opinion editor David Von Drehle discusses with columnists Ruth Marcus and Dana Milbank.
MAGA pressure on senators over Trump Cabinet picks shows early signs of paying off
A pressure campaign from allies of Donald Trump toward Senate skeptics of some of his Cabinet picks appears to be starting to pay off
Conservative group pressuring nine GOP senators to support Trump picks
Heritage Action, the advocacy arm of the conservative think tank Heritage Foundation, is working to pressure GOP senators from nine states to support President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks. The group is launching a $150,
GOP senator comes out in favor of embattled Pentagon pick facing pressure from MAGA allies
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) appeared to be against Donald Trump's announced nominee for the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth. But on Monday, Ernst met with him again and now pledges her support. “Pete committed to completing a full audit of the Pentagon and selecting a senior official who will uphold the roles and value of our servicemen
Trump allies dangle primary threats over GOP senators wavering over Cabinet picks
Senate Republicans who block President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees face an increasing threat of primary challenges from MAGA-world operatives fighting for Mr. Trump’s anti-establishment picks.
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