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GOP punts to 2017 on spending; puts government on stopgap funding through March

Congressional Republicans have officially punted on 2016, saying Thursday that they will pass a short-term spending bill to get them into the new year, when they are counting on majorities on Capitol Hill and a President Trump in the White House to make for smoother sailing.

Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees could face Republican opposition

Sen. Rand Paul said Wednesday that he would do whatever necessary -- including joining a filibuster by Senate Democrats -- to block confirmation of Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees if he taps someone like John R. Bolton or Rudolph W. Giuliani for secretary of state.

Ted Cruz not on Donald Trump’s list for Supreme Court picks, insiders say

President-elect Donald Trump's is sticking to the list of 21 potential Supreme Court nominees he identified during the campaign, transition team insiders said Wednesday, apparently knocking Sen.Ted Cruz out of the running for a seat on the high court.

Donald Trump won’t be rushed on Cabinet picks, spokesman says

President-elect Donald Trump is looking at candidates from "outside the box" to fill his Cabinet and won't be rushed in making selections, a member of the transition team said Wednesday.

Eric Trump: Donald Trump ‘likely’ to name more administration members Wednesday

President-elect Donald Trump is "likely" to announce Wednesday more appointments to his administration. according to his son Eric Trump.

Donald Trump eyeing Ted Cruz for attorney general: Report

President-elect Donald Trump is considering former rival Sen. Ted Cruz for U.S. attorney general, according to reports.

Capitol Dome refurbishment completed ahead of schedule

A major restoration of the U.S. Capitol dome was completed Tuesday, and, in a feat worthy of President-elect Donald Trump, officials said the project came in on time and under budget.

Donald Trump powwows with Ted Cruz in New York

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team meeting included a sit-down Tuesday with Sen. Ted Cruz, according to the senator's office.

Ben Carson rejects job in Trump administration, says he can ‘best serve’ on the outside

Former presidential candidate Ben Carson has withdrawn his name for consideration for a job in the President-elect Donald Trump's administration, according to multiple reports Tuesday.

Steven Mnuchin: Trump team working on ‘biggest tax changes since Reagan’

An economic adviser to President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that the transition team was working on plans for a tax code overhaul that would be "the biggest tax changes since Reagan."

Mike Rogers nudged off Trump transition team

Former Rep. Mike Rogers abruptly exited President-elect Donald Trump's transition team Tuesday at the urging of team members, according to multiple reports.

Donald Trump meets with Mike Pence, is set to review names for next appointment announcement

President-elect Donald Trump will meet Tuesday with Vice President-elect Mike Pence, who is leading the transition team, to review the names of finalists for key administration positions and announcements are coming soon, said a transition team advisor.

GOP leadership intact, in holding pattern after Donald Trump win: ‘Victory heals all wounds’

Lawmakers returned Monday to find that the political earthquake from the presidential election had barely registered on Capitol Hill, where the leadership of both parties remained solidly intact.

Donald Trump gets congratulatory phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin

President-elect Donald Trump spoke Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed the threats and challenges their two countries face, according to the Trump transition team.

Steve Bannon, Donald Trump pick, defended by Kevin McCarthy

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Monday defended President-elect Donald Trump's naming of top adviser Steve Bannon, who has been assailed from the left with accusations that he is a sexist, racist and anti-Semite.

Kellyanne Conway: Donald Trump’s pick for White House chief of staff ‘imminent’

Donald Trump is expected to soon announce his pick for White House chief of staff, transition team adviser Kellyanne Conway said Sunday.

Sen. Joe Manchin, W.V. Democrat, calls Harry Reid ‘absolute embarrassment’ for anti-Trump rant

Sen. Joe Manchin delivered a sharp rebuke Friday to Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid for denouncing Americans who elected Donald Trump.

Concerns grow of press kept at bay during Donald Trump presidency

President-elect Donald Trump never hid his contempt for the news media during the campaign and has continued to keep the press at bay after winning the election, raising concerns he will end the tradition of allowing a pool of reporters to cover his every move in public.

Senate Democrats begin postmortem of election debacle, look for path forward

Sen. Charles E. Schumer, who is poised to become the minority leader in the upper chamber, said Senate Democrats will be conducting a postmortem of their election defeat and devising a path forward for the party.

Donna Brazile ‘deeply disappointed’ by Clinton loss, vows to keep fighting for liberal agenda