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It snowed. Fun! But Congress will be in session to certify the election
Today is Jan. 6, the fourth anniversary of the attack on the Capitol. And it’s the constitutionally appointed day for Congress to certify Donald Trump’s Electoral College victory.
How NOLA attack could impact Senate confirmation of Trump noms
The suspected ISIS-inspired terrorist attack in New Orleans is fueling GOP calls to expedite Senate confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump’s national security nominees.
It’s shutdown day. Johnson has a few options
This has been an absolutely disastrous week for Speaker Mike Johnson, President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans on Capitol Hill.
RFK Jr. wades slowly into confirmation fight
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s unorthodox pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, kicked off his Senate meetings with a friendly reception from supportive senators.
Another busy day for Trump nominees
Today is another critical day for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department.
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Longtime key House GOP aide departing for Peterson Foundation
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Warren’s Senate Banking team is here
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has assembled her team of senior staff to lead the Democratic side of the Senate Banking Committee, according to a person familiar with the process.
KBW CEO in the mix to lead Trump’s FDIC
KBW CEO Tom Michaud has emerged as a contender to be the next chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., according to five people familiar with the transition process.
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Elon Musk isn’t the only one adjusting expectations for how much Republicans will be able to cut from federal spending in the 119th Congress.