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Matt Gaetz Withdraws as Trump's Pick for Attorney General

Matt Gaetz withdrew his bid for attorney general due to scrutiny over serious allegations, marking a significant setback for President-elect Trump.

Some Senate Republicans Welcome Gaetz's Withdrawal

Matt Gaetz withdrew from attorney general consideration amid allegations of sex trafficking and lack of votes for confirmation.

Matt Gaetz Withdraws as Trump's Pick for Attorney General

Matt Gaetz withdrew his bid for attorney general due to scrutiny over serious allegations, marking a significant setback for President-elect Trump.

Some Senate Republicans Welcome Gaetz's Withdrawal

Matt Gaetz withdrew from attorney general consideration amid allegations of sex trafficking and lack of votes for confirmation.
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#mitch-mcconnell

Trump pressures candidates for Senate GOP leader to fill his Cabinet right away

Trump's influence looms large as GOP candidates compete for leadership amid calls to change appointment rules.

Once Again, Donald Trump Misreads the Senate

Trump's Cabinet nominations face significant challenges in the Senate despite his loyalist intentions.
Mitch McConnell advocates for preserving institutions to maintain political stability.

Good Riddance to Mitch McConnell, an Enemy of Democracy

Mitch McConnell prevented Elizabeth Warren from reading Coretta Scott King's letter in Senate.
Elizabeth Warren persists despite McConnell's attempt to silence her.

Trump pressures candidates for Senate GOP leader to fill his Cabinet right away

Trump's influence looms large as GOP candidates compete for leadership amid calls to change appointment rules.

Once Again, Donald Trump Misreads the Senate

Trump's Cabinet nominations face significant challenges in the Senate despite his loyalist intentions.
Mitch McConnell advocates for preserving institutions to maintain political stability.

Good Riddance to Mitch McConnell, an Enemy of Democracy

Mitch McConnell prevented Elizabeth Warren from reading Coretta Scott King's letter in Senate.
Elizabeth Warren persists despite McConnell's attempt to silence her.
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#trump-administration

How Trump Could Make Congress Go Away for a While

Trump may exploit an untested constitutional provision to bypass Senate confirmation for Cabinet picks, raising serious legal and political concerns.

Trump picks loyalists for top jobs, testing loyalty of Senate GOP

Trump's nominees prompt bipartisan scrutiny; Thune must navigate party demands and Senate duties.
Thune's leadership will challenge his ability to reconcile Trump's expectations with Republican senators' discomfort.

How Trump Could Make Congress Go Away for a While

Trump may exploit an untested constitutional provision to bypass Senate confirmation for Cabinet picks, raising serious legal and political concerns.

Trump picks loyalists for top jobs, testing loyalty of Senate GOP

Trump's nominees prompt bipartisan scrutiny; Thune must navigate party demands and Senate duties.
Thune's leadership will challenge his ability to reconcile Trump's expectations with Republican senators' discomfort.
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#republican-party

New Senate GOP Leader on Confirming Trump's Controversial Nominees: None of This Is Gonna Be Easy'

Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicates it won't be easy to confirm Trump's controversial nominees amidst dissent among Republicans.

JD Vance Defends Senate Republicans Who Blocked IVF Bill by Saying It Had No Chance of Passing'

Senate Republicans blocked an IVF protection bill, calling it a political show vote lacking chance of success; Vance and Thune defend their stance saying true support is needed.

New Senate GOP Leader on Confirming Trump's Controversial Nominees: None of This Is Gonna Be Easy'

Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicates it won't be easy to confirm Trump's controversial nominees amidst dissent among Republicans.

JD Vance Defends Senate Republicans Who Blocked IVF Bill by Saying It Had No Chance of Passing'

Senate Republicans blocked an IVF protection bill, calling it a political show vote lacking chance of success; Vance and Thune defend their stance saying true support is needed.
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Litmus Tests Likely Explain Who the Fuck is Pete Hegseth - emptywheel

Trump's appointment of Pete Hegseth highlights his preference for extreme military leadership aligned with controversial ideologies.
#ivf

Fox's Shannon Bream Confronts GOP Senator on Supporting IVF But Voting Against It: Why Did You Say No?'

Sen. Katie Britt defends her vote against IVF legislation, claiming it was politically motivated by Chuck Schumer.

Senate Republicans block IVF bill, as Democrats elevate issue ahead of November election

Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic bill aimed at establishing nationwide rights to IVF, intensifying the reproductive freedom debate ahead of the November elections.

Fox's Shannon Bream Confronts GOP Senator on Supporting IVF But Voting Against It: Why Did You Say No?'

Sen. Katie Britt defends her vote against IVF legislation, claiming it was politically motivated by Chuck Schumer.

Senate Republicans block IVF bill, as Democrats elevate issue ahead of November election

Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic bill aimed at establishing nationwide rights to IVF, intensifying the reproductive freedom debate ahead of the November elections.
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The Senate just killed a plan to cut taxes for parents and small businesses, calling it 'cash welfare'

A bill to expand child tax credit and restore tax breaks for businesses was blocked in the Senate. Both parties focused on election-year messaging, with Republicans opposing the measure.

Schumer plans to revive bipartisan border deal to put Senate Republicans on the spot

Democrats are planning to bring back the failed bipartisan border deal for a Senate vote, shifting focus to the border issue and challenging GOP's stance.

WATCH: Bernie Sanders' Blunt, Three-Word Answer to Colbert Asking If He'll Miss Krysten Sinema

Bernie Sanders expressed he won't miss Senator Sinema due to her lack of support for Build Back Better plan.
Sanders highlighted Sinema's refusal to support transformative legislation for the working class.
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