U.S. Senate Republicans elected John Thune of South Dakota to be the Majority Leader starting in January, opting for a ...

Elon Musk's meddling over Donald Trump's treasury secretary pick may be hurting his reputation in the president-elect's orbit.

How far can Donald Trump go to push through some of his controversial Cabinet picks, like former Rep. Matt Gaetz?

A deleted quote attributed to Sen. McConnell set Pres.-elect Trump's supporters off over possible interference in staff recess appointments.

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

"What a whirlwind of activity. And that was just week one. Let's see what's next," said WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller.

As of Nov. 15, the soon-to-be U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he does not favor recess appointments for President ...

His team of cronies includes establishment hawks and cranky outsiders who are more likely to deliver global anarchy than world peace.

( The Hill) – Multiple Republican senators are looming as potential obstacles to President-elect Trump’s controversial ...

Recess appointments could allow the president-elect to bypass Senate confirmations for some of the most powerful positions in ...

Agriculture groups rally behind Thune's election as Senate majority leader as a new Farm Bill remains a top concern for the ...

Senate Republicans are faced with the choice of whether to assert independence or confirm a string of unqualified nominees.