The Florida sheriff is the latest of the president-elect’s appointments to back away from a top position in the new administration.

Both are ideas that Trump and his team have floated to avoid the meddlesome problems involved in actually winning the votes ...

Trump’s intent to nominate loyalists to fill key Cabinet posts has set up a possible confrontation with the Senate.

As Congress enters recess, the president's ability to appoint ambassadors and other positions in the government has a long history.

Some Republican senators say they're ready to fight for their role to advise and consent on President-elect Donald Trump's ...

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer urged Republican Leader John Thune to move nominees through the traditional ...

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is urging incoming GOP Leader John Thune to move President-elect Donald Trump's nominees through the traditional confirmation process.

Donald Trump’s plan to nominate Kash Patel as FBI director sets the stage for a fresh round of turbulence at a law ...

After several fights broke out on the field following Michigan's win over Ohio State,, both schools are now facing a big fine ...

We’re in the personnel business,” Sen. Mitch McConnell has said ever since he concluded the biggest piece of business in ...

Republicans will control the White House and both houses of Congress come January. But President-elect Donald Trump's intent ...

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