Donald Trump's extreme administration picks may face an uphill Senate confirmation battle, but they could be forced in through recess appointments.

John Thune will replace Mitch McConnell as Senate majority leader, and Mike Johnson will remain House speaker in Congress ...

After a resounding election victory, delivering what President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans call a “mandate” to govern, ...

Trump on Thursday selected former Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. Collins, who ...

When he turned 10 years old, little Mitchie McConnell received a radio for his birthday. But unlike other children in Georgia, he used it to tune in to politics. Soon, ...

Sen. Mitch McConnell didn’t ruin Congress. That distinction rests with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and his band of ...

President-elect Donald Trump is considering recess appointments to skip over Senate confirmations for some of the most ...

Senate Republicans have elected Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., as the new Senate majority leader as longtime top Senate Republican ...

Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell announced he would step down from his leadership post earlier this year, ending his historic ...

The outcome of the secret leadership ballot, expected after the November election, is deeply uncertain. It’s a weighty choice ...

Senate Republicans have elected Sen. John Thune (R-SD) – who has long been hostile to LGBTQ+ rights – as the next Senate ...

Senate Republicans are expected to debut their new leadership team in a press conference around 2:00 pm, after selecting a ...