Epic failures and sneaky loopholes in the Senate’s Cabinet confirmation process
For all the drama generated every four years by Cabinet appointments, defeat of a nominee by a vote in the Senate is ...
Republicans win control of House and Senate in Congress sweep | The Excerpt
Plus, Sen. John Thune will be the next Senate majority leader, while President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his next ...
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Senate Republicans elect John Thune as leader, succeeding Mitch McConnell
“It’s a new day in the United States Senate; it’s a new day in America,” the majority leader-elect told reporters ...
Liberals pressure Senate Democrats to confirm more Biden judges while they can
The Republican president-elect's victory and the GOP takeover of the Senate leaves just seven weeks of Democratic control of ...
Senate Democrats Are Running Out of Time to Pass a Shield Law to Protect Journalism
The PRESS Act, which would protect journalists from government spying, enjoys broad bipartisan support and has passed the ...
John Cornyn ready to shift focus after falling short in Senate leadership bid
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas said he will still seek reelection in 2026 after falling a few votes short Wednesday in his ...
Republicans elect new leadership after securing slim House majority
The Associated Press projects Republicans will hold an extraordinarily thin majority in the House of Representatives, ...
Rand Paul wants to bring back Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy as a Senate chair
Kentucky U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is preparing to lead the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
New leaders emerge in New Hampshire House, Senate for next session
In the New Hampshire Senate, a new president is taking the gavel. Sen. Sharon Carson was the pick by the Republican majority that added two new senators on Election Day.