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Sanders: Trump Cabinet Picks Are Nearly Irrelevant With Musk in Charge
“If you want to discuss policies in the Department of Labor, let’s bring in the real secretary,” Sanders said.
Senate Confirms Trump Loyalist Kash Patel to Lead the FBI
Among his many controversies, Patel authored a book in 2022 that included what critics have called an “enemies list.”
Democrats Attempt to Oppose Musk and Trump Through Bills, Subpoenas, Filibusters
Their efforts, likely doomed from the start due to GOP congressional control, come as voters demand more resistance.
Senate Dems Still Have Tools to Fight Trump’s Appointees. Will They Use Them?
Democrats will have to cohere around a unified strategy if they want to have any chance at blocking Trump’s worst picks.
DeSantis Pick to Replace Rubio in Senate Is an Election-Denying Trump Loyalist
As state attorney general, Moody sought to restrict people's voting rights and tried to block a statewide referendum.
Trump Pick Pete Hegseth Won’t Say If He’d Refuse Order to Shoot Protesters
Trump has stated multiple times his intention to use the military to crush demonstrations he opposes.
Sanders Derides Congress for Fully Funding Military Amid Housing Crisis
“It's time to pay attention to the needs of working families,” the Vermont senator said.
Can Trump Bypass Congress to Install His Cabinet Picks? Experts Weigh In.
"It would be something that would be unprecedented in American history,” said one expert.
Time Is Running Out for the Senate to Confirm Biden’s Federal Judges
The right already has its eyes on judicial appointments not yet filled by the Biden administration.
Vance Has Missed Every Single Senate Vote Since Being Named Trump’s VP Choice
Vance hasn't cast a single vote in the Senate for the past 10 weeks.