Senate Republicans are gathering behind closed doors to pick a new majority leader
Who senators choose, and whether Trump ultimately endorses a candidate in the final hours, could set the tone for Trump’s attempts to assert control over the legislative branch.
Who Will Be the Next Senate Majority Leader?
Senate Republicans will elect a new leader for the first time in 17 years on Wednesday. Originally thought to be a two-person race, a last-minute addition has turned up the intensity.
These Are the Candidates for the Senate Leadership Election
What to know about Sens. John Thune, John Cornyn, and Rick Scott as they run to replace Mitch McConnell in the top GOP leadership spot.
A look at the candidates vying to be the next Senate majority leader
In the first seriously contested Senate Republican leadership election in decades, three senators are vying to replace longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell when he steps down from the post at the beginning of next year.
Republicans Inch Closer to US House Majority, Full Control of Congress
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's Republicans on Tuesday inched closer to winning a majority in the House of Representatives and with it full control of Congress, which would give Trump power to advance his agenda when he returns to the White House in January.
Trump makes demand as Senate Republicans prepare to elect new leader
As Senate Republicans prepare to vote Wednesday on a new majority leader, Trump is already weighing in with demands for recess appointments.
Republicans Close to House Majority and Washington Trifecta
House Republicans are on the brink of clinching unified GOP control over Washington under President-elect Donald Trump, awaiting wins in just four of the chamber’s 16 remaining uncalled races.With 218 seats needed to control the 435-member House,
Race is on in GOP for Senate majority leader
Fox News’ Chad Pergram reports the latest on Republican lawmakers' efforts to choose the best Senate majority leader to work alongside President-elect Trump.
Senate Republicans to choose between the McConnell way and a MAGA upstart
On the heels of the general election last week, there’s another important vote on tap this Wednesday in Washington that will ...
Trump’s Demand to Skirt Senate Confirmations Poses Early Test of a Radical Second Term
The once and future president is pushing Republicans to systematically abdicate the Senate’s constitutional role in vetting ...
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Trump allies try to shake clubby US Senate leadership ahead of his return
The drive is a test of the Senate's independence, as Trump has already called on the next Republican leader to give him ...
Here’s who could replace Mitch McConnell as Senate’s top Republican
Republican senators will cast a secret ballot on Wednesday, and whoever is elected to replace McConnell will inherit a solid ...
Who would DeSantis choose for Senate if Rubio joins Trump's Cabinet?
If Trump selects Rubio as Secretary of State, DeSantis would gain the power to appoint a temporary Senate replacement.
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What’s Going On With Pennsylvania’s Senate Race?
Ex-hedge fund CEO Dave McCormick has declared victory while Senator Bob Casey has yet to concede despite a narrow path, ...
Democrat Ruben Gallego Wins Arizona Senate Seat, Beating Kari Lak
Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego is projected to beat Republican rabble-rouser Kari Lake in the race to become Arizona’s next ...
Who won Senate race in Arizona? What to know after race between Gallego, Lake called
The race for Arizona's seat in the United States Senate has ended. Here's what to know about the race between Ruben Gallego ...
Fewer states than ever will have split-party Senate delegations
Around two dozen states regularly elected both a Republican and a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in the 1970s and 1980s. Only ...