6, where rioters breaching the Capitol forced the temporary evacuation of the House and Senate in the middle of trying to count Biden’s Electoral College win. Congress, at the insistence of congressional leaders, returned to the Capitol building that evening to continue the count. “Let ...
Not only have polls and prediction markets tilted recently toward Donald Trump winning the presidential election, they are also pointing to Republicans flipping the Senate and retaining control of the House. A GOP sweep would give Trump a freer hand to enact his agenda. While U....
As the Democratic Party reels from devastating losses — in the presidential contest, the race to control the Senate and its bid to regain control of the House — its national committee is searching for a new chair. Whoever lands that critical role will be charged with shepherding the party...
This year’s midterms marked a rare Election Day where the night wound down without a clear projection for which party will control Congress. Along with a tight race for the House, Democrats are still hoping the toss-up Senate race will lean in their favor. There’s no definitive timeline ...
Now Trump is filling out the rest of this administration. Some of his choices could face difficult confirmation fights in the Senate even with Republicans in control, and two candidates have already withdrawn from consideration. Others are appointments Trump can make without Senate a...
I believe that given the opportunity a majority of the House and Senate would endorse it as well, a majority right now. But unfortunately, politics have derailed it so far.” “Look at the facts. I know you know how to read,” he added, responding to GOP chatter in the crowd. “...
2020 Share of adults who say they are voting mostly against Donald Trump U.S. 2020 U.S. voters' opinion on who will win control of the Senate in 2020 U.S. voters' opinion on who will win control of the House of Representatives in 2020...
Most of those chosen by the president-elect must be questioned by members of the Senate before it votes on their appointment. Even with the Republicans in control, some picks are controversial and could be blocked. Who is in? Susie Wiles ...
He spent nearly two decades in Congress, serving in both the House and the Senate. He once served as part of the Senate majority whip team. Former senators are required by ethics rules to take a two-year “cooling off” period before they are able to lobby for clients. — T...
Gov. Mike DeWine would get to appoint someone to the seat, should the ticket win. Olivia Beavers07/15/2024, 7:31pm ETJockeying has already begun for J.D. Vance’s Senate seat in red Ohio, just hours after he was tapped as former President Donald Trump’s running mate. Alli...