Inside the Senate’s Secret War: The High-Stakes Battles That Could Derail Trump’s Dream Cabinet

At the center of this brewing conflict are key GOP moderates who now find themselves thrust into the ultimate political crucible. Senators like Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska are facing intense pressure from both sides of the aisle as they weigh their constitutional duty of “advice and consent” against the threat of primary challenges from Trump’s fiercely loyal base. The critical question hanging over Capitol Hill is whether these lawmakers will fall in line or assert their independence, potentially sinking some of the transition team’s most controversial picks.