Trump's victory scrambles a three-way race for Senate Republican leader
Longtime Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell is stepping down, setting up a race to replace him between John Thune of South Dakota, John Cornyn of Texas and Trump ally Rick Scott.
Republicans take Senate majority and eye unified power with Trump
Republicans have taken the Senate majority and are fighting to keep control of the House. A unified Republican grip on Washington would set the course for President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.
Republicans Widen Senate Majority, on Track to Win House
Donald Trump's Republicans were projected to pick up another U.S. Senate seat on Thursday and appeared to be retaining their hold on the House of Representatives, putting them on track to control both chambers of Congress next year.
Republicans win Senate control. What that means for President-elect Trump
Republicans have won control of the Senate, a major boost for President-elect Donald Trump to enact his agenda, confirm his Cabinet officials and secure lifetime appointments for federal judges, including any potential openings on the U.
Will Republicans win the House? The outstanding races to watch
The party that will control the US House of Representatives for the next two years is still in the balance. Republicans were seven seats short of the 218 seats needed to take control on Thursday morning.
McConnell expects filibuster to remain intact with Republicans winning control of the Senate
Sen. Mitch McConnell suggested that with the GOP winning the Senate majority in the 2024 elections, the filibuster will remain intact.
Who Will Be New Senate Majority Leader? Full List of Candidates
The new GOP majority will be tasked with selecting a caucus leader after being sworn in on January 3. The current minority ...
Thune tries to fend off Trump intervention in Senate leader race
Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) is publicly encouraging President-elect Donald Trump to stay neutral in next week’s ...
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Georgia Senate Democrats elect Harold Jones II as minority leader
Gov. Burt Jones, a Republican who serves as Senate president, said in an interview Thursday that he was open to debating it in the coming year. The new minority leader said Democrats are eager ...
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Senate Minority Leader McConnell Press Conference
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) held a press conference after Donald Trump's victory and following Republicans winning a majority in the Senate.
'What a disgrace': Trump taunts McConnell's endorsement as GOP Senate leader race looms
Former President Trump made fun of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., endorsing him and expressed hope for the ...
Senate GOP faces leadership shake-up by anonymous vote
Mitch McConnell’s preplanned departure as GOP leader sparked jockeying among Republicans for coveted seats at the leadership table.
Maine Republicans keep Faulkingham as House leader
Senate Republicans also chose leaders on Friday, reelecting Sen. Trey Stewart, R-Presque Isle, as minority leader and ...
Chuck Schumer preps for return to Senate minority after GOP victory
Montana Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy (L) and Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) listen as Republican presidential ...
Rick Scott boosts Senate leadership dreams after reelection win
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) is using his decisive reelection victory Tuesday evening to boost his dreams to succeed Senate ...
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Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Johnson on potential House split, narrowing DFL control
Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks, joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer on Wednesday morning to talk about ...