GOP risks and rewards as they take full federal control
Republicans prepare to govern with a 52 vote Senate and House majority, facing pressure to deliver on tax cuts border security and repealing Obamacare. Demands for unity and fight over the 60 vote filibuster could shape the agenda and voter-reaction in 2018 midterms.
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Cabinet battles over Trump cabinet nominees loom
Senate hurdles may slow Trump picks as Republicans hold a narrow 52 to 48 edge. Rand Paul targets Bolton and Giuliani, warning against handling nominations with a rubber-stamp approach while lawmakers from McCain to Collins weigh in on collaborative talks and scrutiny on immigration, security, and past misconduct.
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Trump Romney meet at Bedminster amid cabinet talk
President-elect Donald Trump and Mitt Romney met at Romney's New Jersey golf club in Bedminster signaling a thaw after a contentious year. Trump praised the meeting and said more cabinet appointments would be announced, as Romney and other officials visited to discuss roles in the new administration.
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Trump demands apology from Hamilton cast after Pence incident
President elect Donald Trump urged the Hamilton cast to apologize after Vice President elect Mike Pence was singled out during a Broadway performance in Manhattan. Brandon Dixon thanked Pence and urged listeners to hear the cast, stressing diverse America and shared American values.
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