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Despite the backing of Donald Trump, Matt Gaetz still needs to be approved by the Republican-controlled Senate to become ...

Texas Democrats are sorting through what went wrong for them after their shining hopes turned to ash in November — and what ...

Texas lawmaker files legislation that would pave the way for Texas senators to be recalled by the Texas Legislature.

Trump announced several controversial Cabinet nominees, including Democrat-turned-Republican Tulsi Gabbard for director of ...

President-elect Trump is challenging the Senate to dare defy him over the nominations of Matt Gaetz, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Thune, of South Dakota, beat out Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Rick Scott of Florida in a secret ballot election to replace Mitch McConnell.

It’s only good for a state to have the Senate majority leader. So, what were some Texas Republicans thinking? | Opinion ...

If passed, Texas House Bill 1267 would allow lawmakers to recall the state's U.S. senators mid-term with a simple majority in ...

Texas, says he's open to subpoenaing the House Ethics Committee for information about Trump's pick. Others say the confirmation process will bring things to light.

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general is being met with a variety of reactions from Republicans, ...

"I think there should not be any limitations on the Senate Judiciary Committee's investigation, including whatever the House ...