Battle to replace McConnell as Senate GOP leader heats up in final sprint

The temperature is rising in the battle to lead Senate Republicans, with Sens. John Thune (S.D.) and John Cornyn (Texas) facing a one-week sprint to win the top spot after the GOP clinched control ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago

Who will replace Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP leader? It remains deeply uncertain

Senate Republicans vying to replace longtime leader Mitch McConnell have been crossing the country to campaign and fundraise for colleagues, making their final arguments before an important ...

Cruz on McConnell’s replacement: I want a 'leader who changes how the Senate operates'

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said he hopes whoever replaces Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) atop the Senate GOP is someone who will change “how the Senate operates.” “I want to see a ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

McConnell: Filibuster will stand if GOP holds House, Senate

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Wednesday stood firm on keeping the filibuster in place under a Senate GOP majority, even though the party will control a 52- or 53-seat Senate ...

Politics - The Hill - 22 hours ago

House majority still up for grabs, race for Senate majority leader heating up among Republicans

Republicans are waiting to see if they'll take control of the House, but they've already secured a majority in the Senate where GOP lawmakers jockeying to replace outgoing Leader Mitch McConnell. ...

McConnell exposes deep anti-Trump sentiment within Senate GOP

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) has tried to mend his relationship with former President Trump, but newly reported comments reveal how deeply his personal animosity toward Trump ran ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Watch live: McConnell holds presser after GOP flips Senate

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is holding a news conference Wednesday morning, just hours after the GOP was projected to flip the upper chamber. Republicans enjoyed a strong night ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Lee says Senate GOP leadership candidates must call out McConnell for Trump criticism

Utah Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) is calling on Senate Republican Whip John Thune (S.D.) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), the two frontrunners to succeed Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Google's cloud outpaces rivals in third quarter as AI battle heats up

One takeaway from tech earnings reports this week is that Google's cloud business is gaining momentum.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Race heats up in Michigan as candidates battle for state's 15 electoral votes

With close to 50 visits, both candidates see Michigan as crucial to their path to victory. Michigan has 15 electoral votes. Jericka Duncan reports from Detroit on the final moments of this ...

GOP senator: House GOP whip 'surrendering' before year-end spending battle

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), chair of the conservative Senate Steering Committee, says House Republican Whip Tom Emmer (Minn.) is already “surrendering” in the fight over an omnibus spending package ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Nevada Senate debate heats up over reproductive rights

During the Nevada Senate debate, Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen had a heated argument with Republican challenger Sam Brown over reproductive rights, prompting Rosen to warn women about voting for Brown.

Politics - NBC News - October 18

School leaders know fixing problems a marathon, not a sprint

But school leaders do not agree on how quickly the government should be pacing itself.

Inside the final sprint in the biggest battleground state on the map

No state has played a bigger role in the presidential campaign between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in the run-up to Election Day than Pennsylvania.

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

GOP conservatives want Trump to play role in picking McConnell successor

Some Republican senators want former President Trump to play an influential role in electing the next Senate Republican leader, hoping for a dramatic change in leadership style after Sen. Mitch ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Mike Lee calls for no ‘sabotage’ of GOP candidates amid McConnell book remarks

Politics - Politico - October 24

GOP wins back control of the Senate

The chamber will play a huge role in not only legislative priorities next year, but also the incoming president’s ability to pick a Cabinet.

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

Trump to kick off final campaign sprint at Madison Square Garden

Former President Trump is kicking off his final campaign blitz ahead of Election Day with a Sunday rally at Madison Square Garden, trotting out big-name guest stars at the New York City venue known ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Trump rallies at Madison Square Garden as campaign enters final sprint

Former President Donald Trump held a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden in New York City as the general election campaign enters its final sprint, with Election Day just nine days away. NBC ...

Politics - NBC News - October 27

Michelle Obama returns to political spotlight for final sprint of 2024 campaign

Michelle Obama, who has made clear her dislike of partisan politics, is putting her considerable star power behind Kamala Harris and against Donald Trump.

Democrats launch ads in nail salons, malls in final swing-state sprint

The campaign is focused on voters in the swing states likely to decide the race between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Trump makes final campaign sprint in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Michigan

As Election Day closes in, former President Donald Trump made stops in the battleground states of North Carolina and Pennsylvania. He is ending the day in Michigan, where he wrapped up his ...

GOP senators push for more FEMA funding

A group of GOP senators announced legislation Wednesday to replenish a critical disaster relief fund as members on both sides have sounded alarm over its finances amid back-to-back hurricanes. The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

If you’re in the center, hope for Harris — and a GOP Senate

Want to hedge your bets against both the radical right and the radical left on Tuesday? Kamala Harris is the safer bet.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Sheehy defeats Tester in Montana, expanding Senate GOP majority

Businessman and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy (R) has defeated third-term Sen. Jon Tester (D) in Montana, expanding the Senate Republican majority set to take over next year. Sheehy's victory was ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Trump, Senate GOP victories send markets soaring

Stocks roared out of the gate Wednesday morning following news that former President Trump has secured a second term in the White House and Republicans won a majority in the Senate. The Dow Jones ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Large Senate GOP majority strengthens Trump's hand

Republicans have at least a 52-seat Senate majority and are looking to expand it to 54 seats, as GOP candidates are leading the vote counts in Pennsylvania and Nevada. Such a cushion would ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago

Who could replace Yahya Sinwar as Hamas's leader?

Yahya Sinwar's death has raised many questions about the future of the war in Gaza, perhaps none more pressing than who will replace him as Hamas's leader. The Israel Defense Forces said Thursday ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Lebanon's Hezbollah names replacement for slain former leader

Naim Qassem is a founding member of Hezbollah and has been the party's deputy secretary general since the early 1990's.

Senate battle goes from bad to worse for Democrats

Senate Democrats are facing an increasingly tough road to keeping their majority in the upper chamber as races in crucial swing states tighten with just two weeks until Election Day. The path to 51 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Supreme Court docket heats up with election disputes

The Supreme Court is increasingly being pulled into the upcoming presidential contest. With a week to go until Election Day, the justices now have four election-related applications on their ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Sabres Need New Forward To Heat Up Now

The Sabres need this forward to break through his cold start to the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Rangers Call Up Matt Rempe's Replacement

With Matt Rempe out of the picture, the Rangers have recalled Jake Leschyshyn from the Hartford Wolf Pack.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Cruz, Allred in virtual dead heat in Texas Senate race: Poll

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) and Rep. Colin Allred (D) are in a virtual dead heat in the state’s Senate race, according to a new poll. The survey from Emerson College Polling/The Hill found Cruz just ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Mitch McConnell speaks to reporters after Trump wins election, Republicans retake Senate

Outgoing Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell held a news conference Wednesday where he took questions about Donald Trump's victory in the race for the White House and the gains Republicans made ...

Tillis warns conservatives’ 'unwise' reforms would 'weaken' Senate GOP

North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis (R) circulated a “Dear Colleague” letter Tuesday warning that some of the reforms being pushed by Senate conservatives would only weaken the next Senate Republican ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

What if it's President Harris, but a GOP Senate? That's her allies' fear.

A Republican Senate could block Cabinet and Supreme Court picks, as well as legislation.

Politics - Politico - October 20

Former GOP governor endorses Brown in Ohio Senate race

Former Ohio Gov. Bob Taft, a Republican, threw his support behind Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown (Ohio) in his closely watched reelection bid for the U.S. Senate. In a letter to the editor published ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

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