Senate majority leader race: John Cornyn aims to win over Republicans
Texas' senior U.S. senator, John Cornyn, is hoping to convince his Republican colleagues to name him the next Senate majority leader. Why it matters: Come January, the new Senate majority leader will grease the legislative skids for President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.
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 leader, Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell, announced earl
Republicans take back control of U.S. Senate; Schumer to lose majority leader role
Republicans took back control of the U.S. Senate late Tuesday as they flipped at least two Democratic-held seats, while control of House of Representatives remained up in the air early Wednesday. The GOP won a previously Democratic seat in West Virginia and Republican candidate Bernie Moreno knocked off Democratic Sen.
Who Will Replace Mitch McConnell as the Republican Senate Leader? 3 People to Watch, Including the 2 'Johns'
Mitch McConnell's decision to step down as the Republican Senate leader has triggered an internal campaign to nab his coveted position. Senate Republicans will now choose between three candidates to elect a new leader,
Battle to replace McConnell as Senate GOP leader heats up in final sprint
The temperature is rising in the battle to lead Senate Republicans, with Sens. John Thune (S.D.) and John Cornyn (Texas) facing a one-week sprint to win the top spot after the GOP clinched control of the upper chamber.
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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 ...
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With Razor-Close Margins, Will Senate Leadership Elections Be Delayed?
Uncalled Senate races in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Nevada could result in a delay of Senate GOP leadership elections, and ...
Rick Scott sees red wave as 'best case scenario' for Senate leader bid as he lobbies Trump for support
Sen. Rick Scott believes the 2024 election was a mandate for President-elect Trump and, by extension, himself in the Senate ...
Fresh off reelection win, Scott now aiming to be US Senate's GOP leader in tough race
Scott is considered a longshot, with Minority Whip John Thune, a South Dakota Republican, and Sen. John Cornyn, a Texas Republican, viewed as front-runners in the race to replace McConnell, the ...
Republican Deb Fischer reelected to US Senate in Nebraska, Edison projects
Nebraska Republican Deb Fischer won a third term in the U.S. Senate, Edison Research projected on Wednesday, fending off a ...
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Following House leadership elections, Hall and Puri lay out plans for 2025 and beyond
Kristen McDonald Rivet’s (D-Bay City) successful election to the U.S. House will leave the Senate with one less member in ...
Republicans take majority control of U.S. Senate after Ohio, West Virginia victories
A divided Congress would require the next president to negotiate bipartisan deals on must-pass legislation and make ...
Florida Republican Rick Scott wins a second term in the U.S. Senate
Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is hoping a reelection victory could position him for a Senate leadership role ...
Harris called Trump to concede US presidential election, aides say
Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris called Donald Trump on Wednesday to congratulate the Republican leader on his U.S.