John Thune elected as Senate Republican leader to succeed McConnell
Senate Republicans on Wednesday elected John Thune to be the next Republican leader to succeed Mitch McConnell in a position he's held for 17 years. In doing so, they decided against choosing Trump ally Sen.
Republican Senator Scott eliminated from leadership contest in first round, source says
U.S. Senator Rick Scott was eliminated in the first ballot in the contest for Senate majority leader, according to a source.
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.
One of These Men Is Likely to Lead the Senate Under Trump
Senators John Cornyn, John Thune, and Rick Scott are vying for Senate majority leader. Here's where they stand.
Trump pressures candidates for Senate Republican leader to fill Cabinet quickly
Trump has not endorsed any candidate in the race, but Sunday he made clear that he expects the new leader to go around regular Senate order, if necessary, to allow him to fill his Cabinet quickly
What are recess appointments? What to know about Trump’s plans for the Senate
The framers of the Constitution may have included the clause to allow the government to continue functioning when the Senate was in recess — which, during the early years of the
Senate Republicans prepare to make Trump's tax cuts permanent
Fox News correspondent Hillary Vaughn has the latest on the president-elect's tax cut wish list on 'America Reports.'
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Republican says Mike Johnson 'rigged' the GOP vote — and promises future fights
Rep. Tom Massie (R-KY) wasn't enthusiastic as he left the Hyatt Regency in Washington, D.C. where Republicans were meeting to ...
When is the last time a Republican has won popular vote? Trump would be first in 20 years
Trump, the president-elect, maintains a lead of nearly 5 million votes over Vice President Kamala Harris. He's never won the ...
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What is the impact of Trump’s Republican trifecta on Minnesota?
When Donald Trump begins his second term as president of the United States, he'll do so with a trifecta as Republicans now ...
Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader
Who senators choose, and whether Trump ultimately endorses a candidate in the final hours, could set the tone for Trump’s ...
SEN. JOHN THUNE: The modern Republican Party and our mandate
As Congress returns to Washington, we must prepare the Senate to advance the GOP agenda legislatively and ensure that ...
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Who’s in the running to become the next Republican Senate leader?
“Any Republican Senator seeking the coveted LEADERSHIP position in the United States Senate must agree to Recess ...
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What a Republican trifecta will mean for governing
DONALD TRUMP won a decisive victory in the presidential contest and is on track to become the first Republican in two decades ...
Who Will Run in 2028? Seven Potential Republican Candidates
The 66-year-old Texas governor would be a strong candidate in the 2028 Republican primary, being a recognizable figure within the party and a mostly beloved politician in his home state. As of October ...
Texas Democratic Party chair to resign after Republican sweep in Texas
After Republicans won races statewide, especially in South Texas, the chair of the Texas Democratic Party, Gilberto Hinojosa, ...
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Republican Mike Braun declared winner of Indiana governor race
Republican Mike Braun has won the Indiana governor's race. Braun, who left a U.S. Senate seat to run for governor, had about 58% of the votes when the Associated Press declared the winner at 7 p.m ...
Democrat Ruben Gallego defeats Republican Kari Lake, wins Arizona Senate race: Decision Desk
PHOENIX — Democrat Rep. Ruben Gallego has defeated Republican Kari Lake and will become Arizona’s next senator, Decision Desk ...