“What’s the point of having Congress?” Some conservative scholars are admitting that Elon Musk's slash-and-burn approach to government is unconstitutional Salon · Feb 5, 2025
Trump's tariffs, nominees and budget plans dominate Congress this week - Roll Call The House continues to struggle with questions about a budget package while the Senate plows through more Cabinet nominees. Roll Call · Feb 3, 2025
Trump will change the face of US food policy. These are the players to watch The industry ties and policy backgrounds of these officials and cabinet nominees are varied – and often contradictory The Guardian - US · Jan 31, 2025
MAGA is the revenge of the mediocre "I will not be pushed out by two billionaire trust fund babies" Salon · Jan 31, 2025
Democrats refuse to vote on Trump budget pick: ‘So clearly unfit for office’ Senate Democrats boycott vote to advance Russ Vought’s nomination amid chaos caused by federal funding freeze The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2025
Vought nomination advances despite Democrats' boycott - Roll Call The Senate Budget Committee approved Russ Vought’s nomination to be Office of Management and Budget director despite a boycott by Democrats. Roll Call · Jan 30, 2025
Trump unleashed chaos by freezing and unfreezing $3tn in federal grants and loans. Why? These new initiatives are not about shrinking the size of the federal government. They’re about centralizing control in Trump’s hands The Guardian - US · Jan 30, 2025
Trump White House Abruptly Flip Flops On Federal Aid Freeze After Judge Blocks Move The Trump Administration abruptly reversed its federal aid freeze Wednesday after immense backlash and a federal judge's intervention. International Business Times · Jan 29, 2025
"War on woke" is a war on all America Christian nationalists behind the spending shutdown aim to punish everyone, not just imaginary Marxists Salon · Jan 29, 2025
Trump move to pause federal loans and grants rooted in Project 2025 Administration’s move linked to conservative manifesto, though halt goes beyond what the project suggested The Guardian - US · Jan 28, 2025
Tracking Trump cabinet confirmations – so far Donald Trump’s picks for top posts in his administration have tested the loyalty of Senate Republicans The Guardian - US · Jan 27, 2025
Trump orders right out of Project 2025 Trump distanced himself from Project 2025 during campaign but implemented many of its proposals in first week Salon · Jan 24, 2025
At the Races: Stand by me - Roll Call This week's confirmation hearings for Donald Trump's Cabinet picks have put a spotlight on his famous demands for unbridled loyalty. Roll Call · Jan 16, 2025
Vought gets chilly reception from Senate Homeland Security Democrats - Roll Call Democrats got some support from GOP Sen. Rand Paul as they quizzed Russ Vought, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for budget director. Roll Call · Jan 15, 2025
Top News · Dec 20, 2024 House Speaker And VP-Elect To Meet On Spending Bill House Speaker Mike Johnson plans a crucial meeting with VP-elect JD Vance and House Freedom Caucus to resolve spending bill deadlock.
Roll Call · Dec 12, 2024 Trump risks legal clashes in plans to not spend appropriations - Roll Call The incoming Trump administration plan to slash federal spending would have to overcome decades of court decisions, experts say.
Roll Call · Dec 10, 2024 Rep. Bishop picked for No. 2 slot in Trump OMB after statewide loss - Roll Call President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he intends to nominate outgoing Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., to be his deputy budget director.
Roll Call · Dec 4, 2024 Trump's pick for top Hill liaison brings strong conservative ties to a difficult role - Roll Call Tapped to be Donald Trump's bridge to Congress, GOP sources say James Braid's connections to House Republicans would be crucial.
The Guardian - US · Nov 29, 2024 Trump cabinet picks shaped by new power centers in his orbit Boris Epshteyn, Susie Wiles and JD Vance hold outsized influence in the president-elect’s administration selections
Latin Times · Nov 26, 2024 Trump Once Distanced Himself From Project 2025, Now He is Inviting Its Top Architects to His Administration From immigration, to CIA and the FCC, some of Project 2025's top contributors and architects will serve in Trump's second term come January
Roll Call · Nov 23, 2024 Brooke Rollins is Trump's pick for Agriculture secretary - Roll Call President-elect Donald Trump picked Brooke Rollins, a former aide and leader of a think tank for four years, to be his Agriculture secretary.
The Guardian - US · Nov 23, 2024 Trump’s pick for budget head worked on Project 2025 – and wants to bypass the US Senate Russell Vought led the Office of Management and Budget during Trump’s first term and is pushing for a workaround to install president-elect’s picks
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2024 Trump picks Scott Bessent for treasury as he announces flurry of cabinet picks President-elect announced nominations to lead several departments and agencies as he continues to staff his next administration
The Guardian - US · Nov 23, 2024 Trump makes flurry of choices including labor secretary and CDC chief President-elect picks Fox News personalities and key loyalists as he looks to fill crucial agency and advisory roles
Roll Call · Nov 22, 2024 Vought picked for repeat performance at Trump's budget office - Roll Call Russ Vought, the hard-driving budget director from President-elect Trump’s first term, will be nominated for a second stint in the job.