Trump, Senate

Senate Republicans hope to confirm some of Trump's nominees on Day 1
Some of them, like Marco Rubio for secretary of state and John Ratcliffe for CIA director, could get votes Monday in the full Senate — if senators unanimously agree to proceed.
Key members of the Trump administration face Senate confirmation. Track their progress here
As Senate confirmation hearings begin, here's the latest on who in the Trump administration has, will or doesn't need to be approved.
400-plus farmers and growers groups urge Senate to confirm Trump's USDA pick
The 417 farm, agriculture and growers groups represent virtually "all aspects of American agriculture, food, nutrition and rural America."
Senate confirmation process kicks into high gear for Trump’s Cabinet
After President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office and Congress concludes the inaugural pageantry and the post-inauguration lunch on Monday, the Senate will get back to work. The first item on the Senate’s Trump nomination agenda appears sure to be the confirmation of one of their own.
Trump's Cabinet picks are set for Senate hearings. Here's the schedule
After the initial crush of personnel announcements for President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration, the nominations process will move forward this week. Senate hearings are scheduled for several of Trump's Cabinet picks.
Video: Trump’s emphasis on loyalty in cabinet selections as Senate confirmation hearings underway
Trump’s emphasis on loyalty in cabinet selections as Senate confirmation hearings underway One of the tasks of the incoming administration is to get a cabinet in place as soon as possible. US President-elect Trump started nominating his picks straight after winning the election in November.
Here are Donald Trump's Cabinet picks awaiting Senate confirmations after heated hearings
Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees for his second term are slated for Senate confirmations this week, after a series of discussions. The appointments covering national security, public health, and labor,
FBI acting chief says he's retiring as Trump's pick to lead the bureau awaits Senate confirmation
A longtime FBI deputy director who had been expected to replace Director Christopher Wray on an acting basis is retiring from ...
DeWine names Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to fill Senate seat vacated by Vance
Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday named state Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to fill the US Senate seat recently vacated by ...
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted will succeed JD Vance in the US Senate
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is Republican Gov. Mike DeWine’s pick to succeed Vice President-elect JD Vance in the U.S. Senate.
Who is Jon Husted, Vance’s replacement in the Senate?
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted (R) is set to become the newest addition to the Senate after Gov. Mike DeWine (R) selected him to ...
Start your week smart: TikTok ban kicks in, Gaza ceasefire begins, ERA ratified, new CNN poll, Senate seat filled
Friday Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao will make their public debut at the National Zoo in Washington, DC. The pair arrived ...
The Senate advances a migrant detention bill that could be Trump’s first law to sign
The Senate is set for an Inauguration Day vote on legislation that would require federal authorities to detain migrants ...
Senate Pushes Bill to Deport Migrants Charged With Crimes Past a Key Hurdle
Ten Democrats joined Republicans in voting to advance the measure in a critical test vote that put it on track for quick ...
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine appoints Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to Vance's Senate seat
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed his lieutenant governor, Jon Husted, to the Senate seat recently vacated by Vice ...
Snowbirds? Mass. Senate delegation to visit Dominican Republic
The delegation, led by state Sen. Pavel Payano, D-1st Essex, will ship out on Tuesday. Western and central Mass. lawmakers ...