Trump has been making his Cabinet announcements at a rapid clip, often over social media, and frequently catching GOP senators off guard. Gaetz’s selection on Nov. 13, in particular, left Republicans shocked and momentarily dumbfounded. His withdrawal just over a week later came just as suddenly, leaving many grasping for words.

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,

Much of the drama over President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks has focused on personal scandals or their professional qualifications. But there are also brewing policy clashes between nominees and the Republican senators tasked with holding hearings and confirming them,

Republican senators are squirming over the rash of sexual misconduct allegations against President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks, which they fear will become a focal point of Senate confirmation hearings next year.