Trump will have a GOP Senate and House as president — what unified government means for his Cabinet and agenda
Even with unified GOP control of government, Trump's agenda and some of his more controversial nominees may run into some ...
The House GOP is more aligned with Trump than ever: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s ...
Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him
Complicating the matter for senators is the Trump campaign’s decision to not engage, so far, in the traditional transition ...
Trump tests GOP-led Senate with controversial cabinet picks
Trump announced several controversial cabinet nominees, including Democrat-turned-Republican Tulsi Gabbard for director of ...
Trump is already testing Republicans, and some seem unwilling to defy him
The president-elect is testing the loyalty of Republican in Congress, leaving even his close allies nervous about the ...
A narrow margin: Trump taps House Republicans for his second administration
With President-elect Donald Trump selecting House members for roles in his second administration, concerns have been raised about House Republicans' shrinking majority.
The House now belongs to the GOP. Here's what party leaders say they'll do first.
The House of Representatives is likely to again be under GOP rule next year, cementing a unified control of power across ...
Colorado Democrats’ House supermajority may slip away on razor-thin margin in race facing recount
Seven votes now separate Colorado Democrats from holding on to their supermajority in the state House — with the Democrat in ...
The Senate Republicans balking at Trump’s Cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump is going for it with his Cabinet picks. These are picks that align with his worldview and ...
What are recess appointments and how could Trump use them to fill his Cabinet?
To allow Trump to make the appointments, Republican senators would have to pass a motion of adjournment with a simple ...
A California Republican who’s not afraid to say the T-word
State Republican leaders have long attempted to distance themselves from the president-elect in hopes that a more moderate image will earn them swing votes in deep-blue California ...