Republicans gain control of both houses of Congress in huge boost to Trump
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Republicans gain control of both houses of Congress in huge boost to Trump

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Republicans will control both houses of Congress next year, giving Donald Trump control of all three branches of government. open image in gallery Donald Trump will have control of all three branches of government Many races remain uncalled, but Republicans have earned the required 218 votes to keep the lower chamber. While the Associated Press called Pennsylvania’s Senate race for Republican Dave McCormick, Democratic Senator Bob Casey’s campaign has yet to concede, arguing that some uncounted ballots could mean Casey could pull ahead. open image in gallery House Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to keep his job Senator-elect Ruben Gallego of Arizona dispatched election denier Kari Lake to replace Democrat-turned-independent Kyrsten Sinema.

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Republicans control the new Congress. But it could still obstruct Trump's plans
5 days, 16 hours ago

Republicans control the new Congress. But it could still obstruct Trump's plans

ABC  

A new US Congress has assembled, and the Republican Party now has a majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. "A win for Mike today will be a big win for the Republican Party," Trump posted ahead of the vote. "We're assured to have Republicans re-elected in all these seats," Republican House leader Mike Johnson told Fox …

Mike Johnson reelected as US House Speaker by thin margin after Republican's support
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5 days, 16 hours ago

Mike Johnson reelected as US House Speaker by thin margin after Republican's support

India Today  

US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson was reelected to the chamber's top job on Friday by a razor-thin margin that highlighted potential fissures among President-elect Donald Trump's Republicans on Capitol Hill. Johnson appeared to initially fall short of the majority he needed to retain his job in a roll-call vote that lasted nearly two hours, but two Republican opponents …

House and Senate majority leaders set the agenda for early weeks of a new Congress
5 days, 16 hours ago

House and Senate majority leaders set the agenda for early weeks of a new Congress

NPR  

House and Senate majority leaders set the agenda for early weeks of a new Congress The new Republican majorities in the House and Senate plan to move border legislation and cabinet confirmations first, with tax bills coming later this year. WALSH: Well, addressing border security was a Republican's top priority in the 2024 campaign, and the speaker made it clear …

Mike Johnson re-elected speaker as two rebel Republicans convinced to change vote
Top News
5 days, 20 hours ago

Mike Johnson re-elected speaker as two rebel Republicans convinced to change vote

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson managed to defeat a GOP rebellion and retain his position on Friday afternoon, following an initial vote in which a small group of Republicans had previously voted against him, reported Politico. With this vote, Johnson, who is facing one of the narrowest House majorities in modern history, clears a major hurdle that had threatened to derail …

New Majority Leader Thune kicks off Senate session with pledge to preserve filibuster
5 days, 20 hours ago

New Majority Leader Thune kicks off Senate session with pledge to preserve filibuster

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — New Senate Majority Leader John Thune is kicking off the new session with a promise to preserve the filibuster, saying in his first floor speech as leader that his priority will be to “ensure the Senate stays the Senate.” Thune, R-S.D., and Senate Republicans are taking power on Friday a little more than two weeks before Donald Trump …

Why Trump has so much riding on the House speaker vote
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6 days, 16 hours ago

Why Trump has so much riding on the House speaker vote

CNN  

CNN — House speaker elections on Friday are less about Mike Johnson and more about Donald Trump. If Trump fails to lift Johnson over the line, he will sow new doubts about his capacity to effectively lead the GOP trifecta of power in the House, Senate and White House. The president-elect has an extra incentive to secure Johnson’s speakership after …

Will Mike Johnson make it? What to look out for ahead of Friday’s House speaker vote
6 days, 20 hours ago

Will Mike Johnson make it? What to look out for ahead of Friday’s House speaker vote

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The House and Senate will convene on Friday for the …

Politics chat: What to expect from the 119th Congress ahead of kickoff
1 week, 4 days ago

Politics chat: What to expect from the 119th Congress ahead of kickoff

NPR  

Politics chat: What to expect from the 119th Congress ahead of kickoff A new Congress starts this week, with questions about whether House Speaker Mike Johnson can stay in his job and if GOP in-fighting will be an obstacle as the new Trump administration kicks off. They immediately want Congress to take big action on immigration, to spend more money …

In his final days as Republican leader, Mitch McConnell tries to put pressure on Trump
3 weeks, 2 days ago

In his final days as Republican leader, Mitch McConnell tries to put pressure on Trump

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is now in his final …

Top House Republican sounds alarm: Senate could blow chance to pass Trump tax plan
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Top House Republican sounds alarm: Senate could blow chance to pass Trump tax plan

Raw Story  

A key House Republican is already challenging incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune, warning that his strategy risks blowing Republicans' best chance to pass President-elect Donald Trump's tax bill, reported NBC News. This comes a week after reports that Thune wants to split the budget reconciliation process into two parts: one bill to pass an immigration and energy package, and …

'Heartburn': Divided Republicans reportedly bicker over how to pass Trump's agenda
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1 month ago

'Heartburn': Divided Republicans reportedly bicker over how to pass Trump's agenda

Raw Story  

Republicans haven't even assumed unified control of Congress yet, and are already arguing over how they want to proceed in passing Donald Trump's policy agenda, Politico reported Wednesday. The problem fundamentally stems from whether they want to do Trump's tax plan first or his immigration priorities — and the fact that the GOP has a razor-thin majority, hindering its ability …

Democrats win final seat in US House, cutting into Republican majority
1 month ago

Democrats win final seat in US House, cutting into Republican majority

Al Jazeera  

Republicans hold a 220-215 majority in House of Representatives but will have to deal with three early vacancies. Washington, DC – Democrats have won the last race to be called in the United States House of Representatives, leaving their Republican rivals with a razor-thin majority in the chamber after the November 5 elections. The Republicans’ narrow edge in the chamber …

Republicans win 218 seats to control US House
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Republicans win 218 seats to control US House

China Daily  

US President Joe Biden meets with President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday in Washington. EVAN VUCCI / AP WASHINGTON — Republicans have won enough seats to control the US House, completing the party's sweep into power and securing their hold on the US government alongside President-elect Donald Trump as he made a triumphant …

Republicans win 218 seats to control US House
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Republicans win 218 seats to control US House

China Daily  

Updated: 2024-11-15 09:30 US President Joe Biden meets with President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday in Washington. EVAN VUCCI / AP WASHINGTON — Republicans have won enough seats to control the US House, completing the party's sweep into power and securing their hold on the US government alongside President-elect Donald Trump as he …

Republicans win 218 seats to control US House
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Republicans win 218 seats to control US House

China Daily  

US President Joe Biden meets with President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday in Washington. EVAN VUCCI / AP WASHINGTON — Republicans have won enough seats to control the US House, completing the party's sweep into power and securing their hold on the US government alongside President-elect Donald Trump as he made a triumphant …

Republicans secure majority in US House, now have full control of Congress
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Republicans secure majority in US House, now have full control of Congress

India Today  

Republicans have won enough seats to control the US House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on the US government alongside President-elect Donald Trump. When Trump was elected president in 2016, Republicans also swept Congress, but he still encountered Republican leaders resistant to his policy ideas, as well as a Supreme Court with a liberal majority. …

Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump. House Speaker Mike Johnson, who with Trump’s endorsement won the Republican Conference’s nomination to stay on as speaker next year, has talked of taking a “blowtorch” to the federal government and …

Who is John Thune, From Donald Trump critic to next Senate majority leader?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Who is John Thune, From Donald Trump critic to next Senate majority leader?

India Today  

Republicans have elected Senator John Thune of South Dakota as the next Senate majority leader, paving the way for the top deputy of Mitch McConnell to take over the key position as President-elect Donald Trump is set to return to the White House next year. JOHN THUNE'S HISTORY WITH TRUMP Thune’s relationship with Trump has been strained since Trump entered …

Republicans claim US House, achieving ‘trifecta’ of election victories
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Republicans claim US House, achieving ‘trifecta’ of election victories

Al Jazeera  

Donald Trump’s Republican Party clears the threshold of 218 seats, achieving majorities in both Congress chambers. In the November 5 general elections, Republican leader and former President Donald Trump also won the White House by a commanding margin, campaigning on an “America First” platform. “We stand united, determined, and ready to deliver the America First Agenda,” House Speaker Mike Johnson …

Mike Johnson wins Republican nomination to retain House speakership
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mike Johnson wins Republican nomination to retain House speakership

China Daily  

US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks at a press conference for House Republicans, following their leadership meeting, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, November 13, 2024. WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday won Republican nomination to remain in the position, after President-elect Donald Trump appeared to have backed him during a meeting with House Republicans. Johnson, a Louisiana …

US Senate Republicans pick John Thune as majority leader
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US Senate Republicans pick John Thune as majority leader

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-14 01:53 WASHINGTON -- US Senate Republicans on Wednesday elected John Thune, a senator from South Dakota and the current Republican whip, to succeed Mitch McConnell as the next majority leader in the upper chamber. On a secret ballot, Thune, 63, beat two contenders: John Cornyn of Texas, a former Republican whip, and Rick Scott of Florida, …

Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump. A House Republican victory in Arizona, alongside a win in slow-counting California earlier Wednesday, gave the GOP the 218 House victories that make up the majority. The incoming president has promised to …

House Republicans vote to keep Mike Johnson in power after Trump's urging
1 month, 3 weeks ago

House Republicans vote to keep Mike Johnson in power after Trump's urging

Daily Mail  

House Speaker Mike Johnson will retain his top GOP leadership position after Donald Trump urged Republicans to vote for him Wednesday. President-elect Donald Trump shakes hands with House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., as he arrives to speak at a meeting with the House GOP conference, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington. During Trump's remarks before House Republicans he mentioned …

Watch live: Senate Republicans speak for first time since John Thune elected Senate majority leader
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Watch live: Senate Republicans speak for first time since John Thune elected Senate majority leader

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch as the Senate Republicans speak for the first time …

Republicans Keep Control Of House Of Representatives
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Republicans Keep Control Of House Of Representatives

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Republicans are projected to win a majority of seats in the House of Representatives, allowing them to keep control of a chamber they’ve held since 2023 and giving them unified control of the government for the first time since Donald Trump’s first term in 2017. House Speaker Mike Johnson said this week he expected the next Congress …

GOP keeps control of House — handing Trump coveted trifecta
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

GOP keeps control of House — handing Trump coveted trifecta

Raw Story  

Republicans in Congress will hold onto the House of Representatives in a major victory that paves the way for President-elect Donald Trump to begin the first two years of his second term with his party controlling both chambers of Congress. The victory, called by CNN and NBC News Wednesday, is a worst-case scenario for Democrats still reeling from last week’s …

Republicans pick John Thune to be Senate majority leader - here’s what that means for Trump’s agenda
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Republicans pick John Thune to be Senate majority leader - here’s what that means for Trump’s agenda

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senate Republicans nominated Senate Minority Whip John Thune of South …

John Thune is the new Senate majority leader
1 month, 3 weeks ago

John Thune is the new Senate majority leader

Hindustan Times  

Washington: John Thune is the new Senate majority leader, after defeating two Republicans in the leadership race, John Cornyn and Rick Scott, the last being the favourite of the Donald Trump ecosystem. Thune will succeed the veteran Mitch McConnell who shared a difficult relationship with Donald Trump announced his decision not to seek office earlier this year. A Senator from …

US Senate Republicans pick insider John Thune as next leader, reject Trump loyalist push
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US Senate Republicans pick insider John Thune as next leader, reject Trump loyalist push

Firstpost  

Republican senators have elected a well-regarded insider John Thune of South Dakota as their new leader, bypassing calls from Trump supporters for a loyalist US Sen. John Thune arrives for the Senate Republican leadership elections at the US Capitol on Wednesday in Washington, DC. AFP Republican senators have elected a well-regarded insider John Thune of South Dakota as their new …

John Thune Will Be Senate’s New Republican Leader, Replacing Mitch McConnell
1 month, 3 weeks ago

John Thune Will Be Senate’s New Republican Leader, Replacing Mitch McConnell

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Senate Minority Whip John Thune was elected the next Senate Republican leader on Wednesday, ensuring Sen. Mitch McConnell’s right-hand man will lead the new GOP majority as President-elect Donald Trump begins his second White House term next year. “This Republican team is united behind President Trump’s agenda, and our work starts today,” he said. “We …

Senate Republicans are gathering behind closed doors to pick a new majority leader
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Senate Republicans are gathering behind closed doors to pick a new majority leader

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican senators will gather behind closed doors Wednesday to decide who will replace longtime Senate leader Mitch McConnell and lead their new majority next year — a decision that could shape the future of the Senate, and the party, as Donald Trump reclaims the presidency. South Dakota Sen. John Thune, Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Florida Sen. Rick …

With potential for sweeping control, Republicans pick their next leaders in Congress
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

With potential for sweeping control, Republicans pick their next leaders in Congress

NPR  

With potential for sweeping control, Republicans pick their next leaders in Congress toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Republicans have selected their party leaders for the next Congress under President-elect Donald Trump. Senate Republicans elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune to serve as Senate Majority Leader when the new Congress convenes in January. We are one team, we are excited to …

Republicans retain their hold of the House, clinching full control of Congress
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Republicans retain their hold of the House, clinching full control of Congress

NPR  

Republicans retain their hold of the House, clinching full control of Congress toggle caption Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images Republicans have officially won a full trifecta of power in Washington, D.C., following GOP victories in several key U.S. House contests. Republicans are also already planning an extension of the tax cuts Trump enacted in 2017 — the last time he and …

Republicans win House majority after victories in California, Arizona
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Republicans win House majority after victories in California, Arizona

LA Times  

Republicans on Wednesday won enough seats to retain control of the U.S. House of Representatives, with races in California and Arizona being the final two victories that gave the GOP a 218-member majority. With the House, conservatives have secured their party’s sweep into power alongside President-elect Donald Trump — Republicans earlier gained control of the Senate from Democrats. But he …

Republicans to secure US House majority, poised for total control of Congress: Poll
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Republicans to secure US House majority, poised for total control of Congress: Poll

India Today  

Data provider DDHQ projected on Monday that President-elect Donald Trump's Republican Party had won a majority in the US House of Representatives, which would signal that Republicans would hold a majority in both chambers of Congress. The thin Republican House majority has been fractious, tossing out its first speaker, Kevin McCarthy, and routinely bucking his successor Speaker Mike Johnson. The …

Republicans Close In on House Majority and a Washington Trifecta
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Republicans Close In on House Majority and a Washington Trifecta

Live Mint  

-- House Republicans are on the brink of clinching unified GOP control over Washington under President-elect Donald Trump, awaiting wins in just four of the chamber’s 18 remaining uncalled races. And New York Republican Representative Elise Stefanik has accepted Trump’s offer to be UN ambassador — which, if she’s confirmed, will temporarily shrink the majority. GOP Rifts Republicans’ thin majority …

GOP Edges Closer to House Win as Congress Returns for Lame Duck
1 month, 4 weeks ago

GOP Edges Closer to House Win as Congress Returns for Lame Duck

Live Mint  

-- Republicans appear close to securing sweeping power in the US government, inching toward retaining the House majority as Congress returns for its lame-duck session this week. Holding both chambers will provide an easier path for much of President-elect Donald Trump’s legislative promises and agenda, which includes mass deportations and reining in clean energy. He said one of his first …

House control in sight for Republicans, paving way for Trump’s agenda
1 month, 4 weeks ago

House control in sight for Republicans, paving way for Trump’s agenda

Salon  

Republicans moved closer this weekend to securing control of the U.S. House of Representatives, a potential advantage for President-elect Donald Trump as he prepares to enter the White House in January. According to Reuters, a Saturday night projection indicated that Rep. Jeff Hurd had enough votes to maintain GOP control of Colorado’s 3rd congressional district. Meanwhile, Republicans only need five …

With US House election gains, Republicans close in on unified power
1 month, 4 weeks ago

With US House election gains, Republicans close in on unified power

Al Jazeera  

Republicans are five seats short of a majority in the House of Representatives, with 19 races still uncalled. Republicans are edging closer to unified control of the United States government after winning another seat in the US House of Representatives. With Donald Trump’s win in the November 5 presidential election and with the Republicans also securing control of the Senate …

Trump's party edge closer to controlling US House, widens Senate majority
2 months ago

Trump's party edge closer to controlling US House, widens Senate majority

India Today  

Donald Trump's Republicans were projected to pick up another U.S. Senate seat on Thursday and appeared to be retaining their narrow hold on the House of Representatives, putting them on track to control both chambers of Congress next year. Several media outlets projected that Republican Dave McCormick would defeat Democratic Senator Bob Casey in Pennsylvania, giving Trump's party at least …

Control of the US House hangs in the balance with enormous implications for Trump’s agenda
2 months ago

Control of the US House hangs in the balance with enormous implications for Trump’s agenda

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House majority hung in the balance Wednesday, teetering between Republican control that would usher in a new era of unified GOP governance in Washington or a flip to Democrats as a last line of resistance to a Trump second-term White House agenda. “Republicans are poised to have unified government in the White House, Senate and House,” …

Republicans Near Trifecta With Democrats’ House Hopes Fading
2 months ago

Republicans Near Trifecta With Democrats’ House Hopes Fading

Live Mint  

-- Democrats’ hopes for a powerful check on Donald Trump by controlling the US House are fading, with Republicans increasingly confident they will hold unified control in Washington ahead of next year’s big fights over tax cuts and spending. Democrats need a net gain of just four House seats to wrest the slim majority from Republicans, but GOP gains in …

Republicans take Senate majority and eye unified power with Trump
2 months ago

Republicans take Senate majority and eye unified power with Trump

The Hindu  

Republicans have taken control of the U.S. Senate and are fighting to keep their majority in the U.S. House, which would produce a full sweep of GOP power in Congress alongside President-elect Donald Trump in the White House. Mr. Trump, speaking early Wednesday at his election night party in Florida, said the results delivered an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” for …

Republicans see off fierce challenges and flip two seats to take control of the Senate
2 months ago

Republicans see off fierce challenges and flip two seats to take control of the Senate

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Republicans flipped another seat in West Virginia, with …

Republicans Win Control Of The Senate
2 months ago

Republicans Win Control Of The Senate

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Republicans have won control of the U.S. Senate in a huge blow to Democrats who were dragged down by perceptions of the economy and an unpopular incumbent in the White House. “As a new Republican Senate majority, our focus will be to take on an agenda that reflects America’s priorities — lower prices, less spending, secure borders, …

Republican Party projected to win majority in US Senate
2 months ago

Republican Party projected to win majority in US Senate

China Daily  

An attendee looks on as Republican candidate for US Senate Mike Rogers speaks during the Michigan GOP's Election Night Party with Mike Rogers and Team Trump on Election Day at the Suburban Showplace in Novi, Michigan, US, November 5, 2024. WASHINGTON -- The Republican Party was projected by multiple US media to win back the majority in the US Senate …

GOP wins back control of the Senate
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2 months ago

GOP wins back control of the Senate

Politico  

They have other possible pick-up opportunities in states like Wisconsin, Nevada, Michigan, Arizona and Pennsylvania. The party will take control just as longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell steps down from his role atop the conference, and it’s still unclear who will take his place. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is expected to stay on as the top Democrat in the chamber …

An update on which party will control Congress
2 months ago

An update on which party will control Congress

NPR  

An update on which party will control Congress Republicans have won control the U.S. Senate, while the state of the House of Representatives is still too close to call. Any dissent will probably be minimal because I think the thing to keep in mind about Republicans in Congress today - they are much more unified behind Donald Trump, and there's …

Control of Congress hangs in the balance as Democrats and Republicans battle for the fate of the nation's political future
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2 months ago

Control of Congress hangs in the balance as Democrats and Republicans battle for the fate of the nation's political future

Associated Press  

Control of Congress is at stake in the 2024 presidential election, with key races shaping the balance of power in both the House and the Senate. Democrats need to win a handful of House seats to secure control, while Republicans are focused on maintaining their slim majority in the Senate. The outcome of this election could have significant implications for …

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