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Will the GOP Bow to Trump's Extreme Nominees?

November 16, 2024

In the days following his reelection, Donald Trump started unveiling his Cabinet choices. These are the folks who'll run the federal government for the next four years. Among them are some regular Republicans, like Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, and some wildly unqualified extremists, s

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House GOP: Closer to Trump Than Ever

November 16, 2024

The House of Representatives is now more aligned with Donald Trump than ever before. A large chunk of the Republican members, about two-thirds, are new to Congress and have only known Trump as their party leader. This makes Trump's agenda easier to push through the House compared to the Senate, wher

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What's the Deal with Recess Appointments?

November 15, 2024

Imagine you're the president, and you really want someone to fill a big job in your team, like the attorney general. Normally, you'd need the Senate's okay, but there's a trick called recess appointments. This is like a special power presidents have to fill jobs when the Senate isn't working. Donald

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Gaetz's Nomination: A Senate Showdown?

November 15, 2024

Republican senators are worried. Matt Gaetz, former Florida congressman, is in line to become the next attorney general under President-elect Trump. But with only 53 GOP seats in the Senate, Gaetz faces a tough road to confirmation. Some Republicans, like Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, a

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Senator John Thune: The New Face of GOP in the Senate

November 14, 2024

Senator John Thune from South Dakota has been chosen as the new leader of the Senate Republicans, stepping into the role previously held by Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. Thune defeated Senator John Cornyn from Texas and Senator Rick Scott from Florida to secure the position. This change comes

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Recount Ahead in Pennsylvania Senate Race

November 14, 2024

Listen up, folks! Pennsylvania's Senate race is getting an encore. Republican Dave McCormick and Democratic Sen. Bob Casey are neck and neck, with just 29, 000 votes apart – that's less than half a percent! Under state rules, a recount is mandatory when the margin is this tight. Secretary Al Schmidt

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Race Against Time: Democrats Aim to Confirm Biden's Judges Before Power Shift

November 13, 2024

Senate Democrats are rushed off their feet. They are trying to confirm numerous federal judges chosen by President Joe Biden in a short timeframe. The clock's ticking, as they only have seven weeks before the new Congress is sworn in, and control of the Senate shifts to the Republicans. This whirlwi

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Arizona's Senate Race: Ruben Gallego Wins Big

November 13, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Democrat Ruben Gallego has been projected to win the Arizona Senate seat, beating out Republican Kari Lake. This makes him the first Latino senator from Arizona. Gallego, a fifth-term congressman, will take over from retiring independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, joining a

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Arizona's New Senator: Meet Ruben Gallego

November 12, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Democrat Ruben Gallego has been elected as Arizona's first Latino U. S. senator, beating Republican Kari Lake. This victory marks a significant shift in Arizona's political landscape, which has historically favored Republicans for Senate seats. Gallego, a five-term Ho

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Senate Showdown: Who's Next in Line for GOP Leadership?

November 12, 2024

The Republican Senate is gearing up for a big change. The spot for the next majority leader is up for grabs, and it's a battle between three senators: John Thune from South Dakota, John Cornyn from Texas, and Rick Scott from Florida. This race is more than just a power play; it's a test of where the