WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s a short phrase in the Constitution, mentioned in passing. But it’s already taking on an outsize significance as President-elect Donald Trump charts his return to office.  The withdrawal of Matt Gaetz as Trump’s nominee for attorney general dramatically affirmed that the Senate still maintains its “advice and consent” powers when it comes to vetting and installing a president’s Cabinet. Yet it may be only a brief reprieve f…

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Senators bracing for confirmation battles over unorthodox Trump Cabinet picks

WASHINGTON (AP) — It's a short phrase in the Constitution, mentioned in passing. But it's already taking on an outsize significance as President-elect

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Senators took down one Trump Cabinet pick. But the fight over their authority is just beginning

The withdrawal of Matt Gaetz as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general serves as a reminder that the Senate is still relevant when it comes to installing a president’s Cabinet

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Republicans avoided a confirmation firestorm when former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration as attorney general, but lawmakers on Capitol Hill are already bracing for how they’ll navigate the next slew of unorthodox Trump picks — and they have warned the president-elect’s choice to lead the Pentagon, who faces controversy over his past comments and history, that the confirmation process is a long and invasive process.

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By Lauren Fox and Clare Foran, CNN (CNN) — Republicans avoided a confirmation firestorm when former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration as attorney general, but lawmakers on Capitol Hill are already bracing for how they’ll navigate the next slew of unorthodox Trump picks — and they have warned the president-elect’s choice to lead the Pentagon, who faces controversy over his past comments and history, that the confirmation process is a lo…

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By Lauren Fox and Clare Foran, CNN (CNN) — Republicans avoided a confirmation firestorm when former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration as attorney general, but lawmakers on Capitol Hill are already bracing for how they’ll navigate the next slew of unorthodox Donald Trump picks — and they have warned the president-elect’s choice to lead the Pentagon, who faces controversy over his past comments and history, that the confirmation process …

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Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) argued that Senate Republicans recognize how President-elect Donald Trump has “earned the right” to select who he wants in his Cabinet ahead of the Senate’s confirmation vote. Ahead of taking office in January, Trump has been busy nominating people for his Cabinet, which include Pam Bondi as attorney general, Robert F.... The post Trump has ‘earned’ his Cabinet selections ahead of Senate vote: Ron Johnson appeared first o…

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WASHINGTON (AP) — It's a short phrase in the Constitution , mentioned in passing. But it's already taking on an outsize significance as President-elect Donald Trump charts his return to office.

Senators took down one Trump Cabinet pick. But the fight over their authority is just beginning

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