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GOP Takeover, Trump's Return Vs. Chuck Schumer's Last-Ditch Cannabis Banking Reform Push

Between new anti-weed Senate Majority leader John Thune & House Speaker Mike Johnson, the path to cannabis reform just got a lot narrower.

Benzinga

GOP senators warned they must ‘step up’ to approve Trump Cabinet picks or face recess appointments

Donald Trump could appoint ‘temporary’ leaders for major agencies without Senate approval - but one GOP senator has urged potential objectors to get on board before that happens

The Independent UK

There is no mandate for MAGA

Trumpian dysfunction has already stepped on MAGA's victory

Salon

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Mitch Mcconnell To Chair Senate Rules Committee And Defense Subcommittee

Mitch McConnell takes on new roles in the 119th Congress, emphasizing national security and Senate defense. He praises Sen. Susan Collins and Sen. Deb Fisc...

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Matt Gaetz Steps Down From Consideration As Attorney General

Matt Gaetz's withdrawal from attorney general consideration amid controversy and allegations.

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ICC Issues Arrest Warrants For Israeli Prime Minister And Defense Minister

The International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, sparking controversy and political tensions.

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Senate Majority Leader Thune Comments On Gaetz Report

Senator John Thune discusses the House Ethics Committee's decision on the Matt Gaetz report and the complexities within the Republican Party.

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Republican Senate Leader Slammed For Social Media Posts Reassuring Israel Of US Support: 'America Last, Israel First'

Rep. John Thune came under fire for posting multiple social media updates reassuring Israel that the U.S. "stands squarely" in its corner while offering no backing for Americans.

International Business Times

Republican Senate Leader Slammed for Social Media Posts Reassuring Israel of US Support: 'America Last, Israel First'

Rep. John Thune came under fire for posting multiple social media updates reassuring Israel that the U.S. "stands squarely" in its corner while offering no backing for Americans.

Latin Times

Trump demands the Senate stop doing its job confirming judges before he takes office

President-elect accuses Democrats of ‘trying to stack the Courts with Radical Left Judges on their way out the door’

The Independent UK

Gaetz criticized GOP senators, now he would need their votes - Roll Call

If former Rep. Matt Gaetz wants to be the next attorney general, he will need the votes of Senate Republicans he has personally criticized.

Roll Call

Senate Threatens Sanctions Against ICC Over Netanyahu Arrest Warrant

Sen. Thune warns ICC over arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu, U.S. history of opposing ICC actions. Threat of sanctions.

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Trump nominees will face friendlier Senate, with bigger majority - Roll Call

Republicans will have a likely 53-seat majority when they start the confirmation process in the next Congress, up one from 2017.

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How Recess Appointments Could Clear the Way for Trump's Cabinet Picks to Take Office

Trump is moving quickly to fill his Cabinet positions, but as he picks polarizing names, he simultaneously pushes for unilateral recess appointments.

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Canada's government is opening a research center for AI safety. The US should do the same.

AI is worth using as long as it's done the right way.

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Thune Pledges Full Support For President Trump's Agenda

Senator John Thune's strong support for President-elect Trump's agenda and his leadership succession in the Senate.

Reason

The Math Does Not Favor Avoiding Senate Scrutiny of Trump's Bizarre Cabinet Picks

Several Republican senators have said they are not inclined to abdicate their "advice and consent" role in presidential appointments.

Salon

Trump Cabinet picks may dodge Senate

President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team think they can get their way by bypassing the Senate

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What are recess appointments and can Trump confirm nominees that way?

The president-elect proposed an archaic method to install people such as RFK Jr and Matt Gaetz – here’s what to know

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Senate Republicans Consider All Options For Trump's Cabinet Picks

Senate Majority Leader John Thune addresses concerns over Trump's Cabinet picks and confirmation process, emphasizing the importance of upholding the proce...

Salon

Congress reacts to RFK Jr. nomination

The vaccine skeptic's nomination is uncertain, though some Senate Republicans lined up to praise him and Trump

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Senate Republicans Consider Recess Appointments For Trump's Cabinet Nominees

Senate Majority Leader-elect John Thune discusses potential use of recess appointments for Trump's Cabinet nominees and emphasizes Senate cooperation.

The Independent UK

What is the confirmation process for Cabinet picks — and what are ‘recess appointments’?

Eric Garcia details how Trump has previously hinted at using a never-used constitutional power. Would it be enough to get Matt Gaetz or Pete Hegseth through?

The Independent UK

Ethics Committee report on Gaetz casts a huge shadow as Republican senators face the music

Analysis: GOP senators are having to come to terms with getting exactly what they bargained for

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Senate Republicans Withhold Support For Gaetz As Attorney General

Senate Republicans cautious about supporting Gaetz as attorney general, while Democrats call for release of ethics report. Potential clash between Trump an...

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