Harris swears in Republican Senate in final weeks of vice presidency
Vice President Kamala Harris swore in new senators Friday to begin the 119th Congress, ushering in the new Republican ...
As new Senate gets underway, Thune vows to uphold Senate filibuster
Sen. John Thune used his first few minutes of floor time to make a commitment to defend the filibuster rule, which requires at least 60 votes to pass Senate legislation.
Why Senate Republicans are down a seat
Republicans officially take over the Senate, with the exception of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice, who will take a few ...
For GOP’s Mike Johnson, victory offers good news (and bad news)
He’ll lead the GOP-led House in the new Congress. The bad news: He’ll lead the GOP-led House in the new Congress.
New Majority Leader Thune kicks off Senate session with pledge to preserve filibuster
New Senate Majority Leader John Thune is kicking off the new session with a promise to preserve the filibuster, saying in his ...
The Republicans Barely Elect a Speaker
The close vote was a bad sign for Trump’s legislative agenda. The success of President-elect Donald Trump’s legislative ...
Republicans control the new Congress. But it could still obstruct Trump's plans
A new US Congress has assembled, and the Republicans have a majority in both chambers. But president-elect Donald Trump faces ...
On possible GOP votes against Trump nominees, Thune says no "clarity" yet
One of the first priorities for Senate Majority Leader John Thune is the confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump's expected nominees.
Republicans fall in line behind Mike Johnson, avoiding an early Trump-era mess for the GOP
Between Trump's agenda and DOGE, Republicans have steep ambitions for the coming years. On Friday, they avoided what could've ...
Thune says preserving the Senate filibuster will be a top priority
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) in his first prepared address as Senate majority leader says “preserving” the filibuster will be one ...
Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote
Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection Friday to the House speakership on a first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP ...
GOP demands Senate confirm Trump national security team ‘as soon as possible’ after New Year’s Day attacks
Republicans are demanding that the Senate confirm President-elect Donald Trump’s national security picks “as soon as possible ...