The president-elect is testing the loyalty of Republican in Congress, leaving even his close allies nervous about the unpredictability and upheaval to come.

Complicating the matter for senators is the Trump campaign’s decision to not engage, so far, in the traditional transition process, having declined to sign agreements with the federal government that would launch FBI background checks of nominees, among other standard steps before confirmation hearings.

After a resounding election victory, President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans say they have a mandate to govern.

In the last week since winning the election, Trump has already named some of the positions, including the 'border czar' and chief of staff.

Among Donald Trump's totally unexpected cabinet choices, none has been greeted with more shock and bafflement -- from Republicans as well as Democrats -- than the nomination of right-wing firebrand Matt Gaetz to head the Justice Department.

In a bold move that has left Washington stunned, President-elect Donald Trump has announced a series of controversial Cabinet picks, igniting fierce reactions from both sides of the political spectrum.

After losing the White House and both houses of Congress, Democrats are grappling with how to handle transgender politics and policy following a campaign that featured withering and often misleading GOP attacks on the issue.

Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) left the door open to join President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet, marking his latest move to distance himself from the Democratic Party. Weighing in after voters overwhelmingly handed Trump a second term last week,