The Latest: Three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks face Senate hearings
Three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks prepared to face skepticism and intense grilling from Democratic senators during their confirmation hearings Thursday. What we’re following: 1.
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Chuck Grassley Wants Answers From Trump After Friday Night Inspectors General Purge: ‘I’d Like Further Explanation’
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) demanded an answer Saturday after President Donald Trump fired more than a dozen inspectors general a night earlier without informing Congress. On Friday evening ...
Trump uses mass firing to remove independent inspectors general at a series of agencies
The sweeping action removes oversight of his new administration. Some members of Congress are suggesting it violated federal ...
Trump touts economic policy at rally as Senate works to confirm cabinet
President Trump has reportedly fired at least 12 inspectors general, prompting claims that the dismissals are unlawful.
Trump fires 17 independent watchdogs at multiple agencies in late-night move
The conversations about ousting these government watchdogs began during Trump's transition back to the White House.
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Senators are working into the evening hoping to confirm Trump’s first Cabinet nominees
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators returned to the Capitol Monday for a late-evening session pushing ahead on President Donald ...
Marco solo: Trump could end Day 1 with a one-man Cabinet
President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees are so far sailing through their Senate confirmation hearings. But only one appears likely to sail on to a swift vote on Trump’s first day in office.
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Chuck Grassley Thinks Democrats Will Rebound More Quickly Than You Think
Chuck Grassley is old school — and that’s not just because he’s 91 years old. The Iowa Republican is the longest-serving current member of the U.S. Senate, and as chair of the Senate Judiciary ...
Trump's second week tests his hold over Congress for agenda, cabinet picks
Facing him this week are talks to shape his tax and immigration bills and getting more cabinet nominees confirmed in the ...
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Trump 2nd term live updates: Senators blast Trump over IG firings
Chuck Grassley ... Schumer ripped into the Trump administration for dismissing 17 independent inspectors general. "It's a preview of the lawless approach that Donald Trump and his ...
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Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump 1st member of his Cabinet
The Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet.
Tulsi Gabbard Questioned U.S. Intelligence. Now She Is Trump’s Pick for Top Intelligence Role.
In the first of two days of hearings, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he wasn’t antivaccine as senators pressed on his past ...