April 28, 2016 Senate Republicans easing on blockade of Obama court pick? Cracks are starting to appear in the Republican wall of opposition to President Obama nominating the next Supreme Court justice, as several prominent senators signal that a hearing -- at least -- could be allowed.
April 28, 2016 Analysis: Obama will find it tough to replace Scalia's political, judicial influence Congress and the White House are gearing up for what could be a protracted fight over the shaky ideological balance of a mostly conservative Supreme Court, as President Obama prepares to nominate a replacement for the late Justice Antonin Scalia.
April 28, 2016 Scalia, the Senate and the Media: A time for hypocrisy This is the kind of Washington hypocrisy that should make everyone cringe.
February 18, 2016 Republicans have a weapon to stop Obama recess appointment Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is bent on refusing to consider any nominee President Obama may submit to succeed late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. And if he doesn’t give ground, Obama may have only one option for an end-run: a recess appointment.
December 21, 2015 DHS pick denies allegations of helping Clinton's brother, as GOP boycotts hearing President Obama's nominee for the No. 2 spot at the Homeland Security Department on Thursday "unequivocally" denied allegations that he improperly helped a company run by Hillary Clinton's brother obtain a visa, as Republicans boycotted his confirmation hearing over the matter.
December 21, 2015 Senate heads for showdown as Reid demands GOP approve nominees -- or else Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid issued an ultimatum to Republicans on Monday to confirm at least seven presidential appointees or face a controversial rule change that could drain their power.
December 21, 2015 Senate confirms turnaround specialist to head IRS The Senate has voted to confirm President Barack Obama's choice to head the Internal Revenue Service.
December 21, 2015 Obama will nominate Baucus as ambassador to China President Barack Obama will nominate retiring Sen. Max Baucus of Montana to serve as ambassador to China.
December 21, 2015 Senate confirms Mayorkas to Homeland Security post despite probe The Senate on Friday confirmed a controversial official for the No. 2 position at the Department of Homeland Security, despite Republican concerns that he's the subject of an ongoing internal investigation.
December 21, 2015 Senate deal on Obama nominees pushes Yellen vote to January The Senate will vote on the nomination of Janet Yellen to be the next chairman of the Federal Reserve in January.
