Donald Trump has tapped GOP Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida for Attorney General, prompting concern and disdain among lawmakers and social media users on both sides of the aisle.

Trump has so far nominated two members of the House Republican conference to serve in his administration. On Monday, he named ...

Donald Trump has tapped long-time ally Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, prompting concern and disdain among lawmakers and social media users on both sides of the aisle. At such a critical moment in US ...

The Senate minority whip from South Dakota will succeed Mitch McConnell as the head of Republicans in the chamber ...

Republicans gain control of both houses of Congress - The unified government gives Trump fewer checks on his power ...

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In an exclusive Q&A with readers, senior Washington correspondent Eric Garcia explored the implications of Trump’s second-term victory, challenges in polling accuracy, potential legal outcomes for Tru ...

Shortly afterward, Martin said to me: “If that dude’s [a Trump voter’s] mama gets deported, that’s on him and I’m gonna play ...

President-elect Donald Trump said that he would nominate former New York Republican congressman Lee Zeldin, a longtime ...

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The GOP held onto their narrow majority, giving them the opportunity to pass much of President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda ...